What can we eat on Sashti Viratham?
Devotees visit as many Subrahmanya temples as they can during the vrat. Devotees take the only single meal on the days either the lunch or the dinner. Some devotees stick to fruits, coconut water, and juices alone on all the six days.
Why do we take Sashti Viratham?
Shashti viratham is a ritual /custom/religious festival performed by South Indian Hindus in the month of November. During this ritual, people will fast for six days continuously in order to receive the blessings of the god Muruga.
What is the significance of Skanda Shasti?
Significance of Skanda Sashti August 2021: Skanda Sashti is also known as Kumar Sashti, which is marked as the birth anniversary of Lord Kartikeya. It is believed that Lord Murugan severed the head of the Soorapadman demon using his weapon named Vel or Lance.
Which day is special for Lord Murugan?
Devotees shall celebrate Vaikasi Visakam today to mark the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan (also known as Kartikeya, Subramanyam or Shanmugham). This festival is observed in the Tamil month of Vaikasi when Vishakha, or Visakam Nakshatra, prevails. In most cases, the date concurs with the Full Moon day.
Is Shasti a good day?
Shasti or ‘Sasthi’ is an auspicious day for Hindus belonging to the Tamil community. This day is dedicated to worshipping Lord Murugan. On this day Muruga devotees observe fasting to please their lord and invoke His blessings for a happy and prosperous life.
How can I impress Lord Muruga?
You may chant the following Mantras and Shlokas dedicated to Lord Murugan to take his blessings on the auspicious day of Vaikasi Visakam.
- Sharavana Bhava Mantra. Om Sharavana Bhavaya Namaha.
- Murugan Gayatri Mantra. Om Tatpurushaya Vidhmahe. Maha Senaya Dheemahi.
- Kartikeya Pragya Vivardhana Stotram.
Is Shasti auspicious day?
Which is the day of Skanda Sashti fasting?
The Skanda Sashti fasting or Viratham is observed for 6 days from Prathama, the first day after the New Moon of Diwali to the sixth day of Sashti tithi.
Which is the date of Skanda Sashti in 2021?
Kanda Sasti is observed in the Tamil Month Aippasi. Skanda Sashti 2021 dates are from November 4 begins with six-day fasting and ends on November 9, 2021 with Soorasamharam. Thirukalyanam is on November 10. Skanda Shasti celebrates the victory of Lord Skanda over demon Surapadman.
Which is the best way to fast for Kanda Shasti?
Most devotees also visit Skanda temples during the period. When it comes to Kanda Shasti fasting, some devotees only take a single meal a day. Some take the meal at noon and others at night. Some devotees confine to fruits and juices during the 6-day period.
How is Skanda Shasti celebrated around the world?
Skanda Shasti celebrates the victory of Lord Skanda over demon Surapadman. Tamilians, especially Murugan devotees, around world observe fasting for six days before the festival. It is a major festival in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, other parts of South India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and South Africa.