Jul 14, 2021
Skanda Sashti celebrates the Victory of Lord Muruga (Surapadma) who defeated the demon Surapadma to memorialize the triumph of good over evils.
Skanda Sashti is an important Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Skanda – God of war. It celebrates the Victory of Lord Skanda who defeated the demon Surapadma to memorialize the triumph of good over evils. This auspicious festival is observed on the 6th day of the lunar month as per the Tamil Calendar. Skanda Sashti is also known as Kanda Shashti. Lord Skanda is also known as Kartikeya, Subramaniya, Skanda, Kumara Swami, and Kumaran.
