Dear Devotees, The Skantha Sashti Festival will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple from Tuesday, 10th of November 2026 (24th day of Aippasi) to Monday, 16th of November 2026 (30th day of Aippasi). Devotees are welcome to participate in this auspicious festival and receive the blessings of Sri Valli Thevasenaa Sametha Shanmuha Subramaniya Perumaan. Festival Days: 10.11.2026 - First Ubayam 11.11.2026 - Second Ubayam 12.11.2026 - Third Ubayam 13.11.2026 - Fourth Ubayam 14.

Prepared by Dr. K. Thilagawathi Auspicious days for Muruhan The auspicious days for Muruhan: Fridays, the constellation of Kaarthihai and the Sashti thithi. As Lord Muruhan is the presiding deity for Mars, Tuesday is also auspicious to Him. Among these, it is the Sashti fast, especially the Skantha Sashti fast, that is discussed here. Sashti: Sashti is based on thithi. The moon grows layer by layer (kalai) after the new moon, becomes full, and then fades layer by layer to end

Dear Devotees, The Skantha Sashti Festival will be observed at the Sri Kandaswamy Temple from Wednesday, 22nd of October 2025 (5th day of...