Kanda Sashti
Kanda Sashti : Kanda Sashti 2025, also known as Skanda Sashti or Soorasamharam, is one of the most powerful and spiritually uplifting festivals celebrated by devotees of Lord Murugan, the valorous son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. The festival marks the divine triumph of good over evil, when Lord Murugan vanquished the demon Surapadman, restoring peace and dharma across the cosmos.
In 2025, the sacred Skanda Sashti will be observed on Monday, October 27, while the Kanda Sashti Vrat begins on Wednesday, October 22, 2025.
🗓️ Kanda Sashti 2025: Important Dates and Timings
| Event | Date | Day | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanda Sashti Vrat Begins | October 22, 2025 | Wednesday | — |
| Skanda Sashti / Soorasamharam | October 27, 2025 | Monday | — |
| Subrahmanya Sashti | November 26, 2025 | Wednesday | — |
| Shashthi Tithi Starts | October 27, 2025 | Monday | 06:04 AM |
| Shashthi Tithi Ends | October 28, 2025 | Tuesday | 07:59 AM |
This six-day fast and worship begins on the first day of the Kartik month and culminates on Shashthi Tithi, known as Soorasamharam, symbolizing the ultimate destruction of evil and the establishment of divine order.
🕉️ The Story of Soorasamharam: Triumph of Dharma
According to sacred texts, the demon Surapadman, representing arrogance and ignorance, unleashed chaos across the universe. To restore balance, Lord Murugan led the celestial army against him in a fierce battle lasting six days. Ultimately, Lord Murugan vanquished Surapadman, who then surrendered and was transformed into the divine peacock (his vahana) and the rooster (his flag emblem).
This victory signifies the destruction of ego and the victory of righteousness. Hence, Soorasamharam is celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur, especially in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka.
🙏 Kanda Sashti Puja Vidhi and Fasting Ritual
Devotees observe the Kanda Sashti Vrat by maintaining a six-day fast, chanting powerful hymns like the Kanda Sashti Kavacham, and offering prayers with full devotion.
Fasting during these days is not merely physical restraint but a form of mental purification and spiritual surrender to Lord Murugan’s divine energy.
The climax of the festival, the Soorasamharam, is a sacred enactment of the battle between Lord Murugan and Surapadman, performed with devotion in temples across Tamil Nadu. The following day, Thirukalyanam — the celestial wedding of Lord Murugan and Devasena — is celebrated, signifying divine harmony and bliss.
🛕 Major Temple Celebrations
Among all Murugan temples, the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu is globally renowned for its Kanda Sashti festival. Devotees from India and abroad gather to witness the majestic Soorasamharam procession, reenacted with chants, lights, and spiritual fervor.
Other famous temples include:
- Palani Murugan Temple
- Swamimalai Temple
- Thirupparankundram Temple
- Thiruthani Murugan Temple
🌟 Spiritual Significance of Kanda Sashti
Observing Kanda Sashti is believed to:
- Remove obstacles and negative energies
- Bring mental clarity and inner strength
- Grant victory over difficulties in life
- Strengthen faith, devotion, and moral discipline
By worshiping Lord Murugan during this period, devotees receive blessings of wisdom, courage, and divine protection, walking the path of righteousness and peace.
📖 In Essence
Kanda Sashti 2025 is not just a festival — it is a spiritual journey that purifies the soul, strengthens the mind, and connects devotees with the divine essence of Lord Murugan. Through fasting, prayer, and devotion, one experiences the victory of light over darkness, reaffirming the eternal power of dharma.
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