🕉️ Maha SkandaSasti – A Journey of Inner Triumph and Devotion 🛡️
As we stand on the sacred threshold of Maha Kanda Sashti, we are invited into a deeply transformative journey one that is both cosmic and personal. This is not merely a religious observance, but a soul’s pilgrimage toward the light of truth, the conquest of ego, and the divine grace of Lord Murugan.
🌄 What is Maha Skandasasti ?
Maha Skandasasti , observed over six days following Deepavali (usually in the Tamil month of Aippasi – October/November), commemorates Lord Murugan’s epic battle and divine victory over the demon Surapadman — the embodiment of ego, darkness, and ignorance. It culminates in the sacred day of Soorasamharam, the symbolic annihilation of negativity and the dawn of dharma.
Murugan, the ever-youthful warrior son of Shiva and Parvati, is not just a celestial being — He is the force within each of us that rises against inner turmoil, doubt, and fear.
🙏 How to Observe Skandasasti Spiritually
Even if one cannot perform elaborate rituals, the essence of Sashti can be lived through:
Fasting mindfully — taking simple food or fruit, and eating only after sunset
Chanting Murugan’s mantras — such as “Om Saravanabhava” or the sacred Kanda Sashti Kavasam
Reading or listening to Skanda Purana
Practicing ahimsa (non-violence), satya (truth), and daya (compassion)
Lighting a lamp daily as a symbol
SOURCE: SKANDA SASTI
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