Skanda Shasti Vratam is observed once a year in the month of “Aippasi” (October-November) starting from the “piratamai” the 1st phase of the brightening moon.
It’s the day when Lord Muruga vanquished the demon Surapadman who was terrorising the Universe. Lord threw his divine spear ‘Sakthi Vel’ at a Vanni tree where Surapadman was hiding….splitting it into two parts…which in turned into Peacock and Rooster…zealous devotees of Skanda. This epic ‘Sura-Samharam’ is part of the celebration of Skanda Sashti.
At SVT – Helensburgh, Celebrations commence on Monday the 13th November and culminates on Sunday the 19th November 2023, in a manner befitting the occasion.
Programme schedule:
13th to 18th November 2023
08.00 AM – Abhishegam, Alangaram, Maha Deeparadhana and Archana for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
19th November – Sunday – Skanda Sashti
10.00 AM : Abhishegam, Alangaram, Maha Deeparadhana and Archana for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
02.00 PM : ThiruKalyanam for Lord Sri Subramanya Swamy (Muruga / Karthikeya), Sri Valli and Sri Deivasena.
Ritual Donations:
Abhishekam – $ 101
ThiruKalyanam – $ 151
Archana – $ 20
Garland Donations:
Lord Subramanya, Valli and Deivasena – $ 165
ThiruKalyanam Malai – $ 101
All are welcome to join the prayers / festivities and seek the Lord’s blessings.
Om Saravana Bhava!!! Om Karthikeya!!! Om Muruga!!!
