Makara sankranti or uttarayana punyakalam is celebrated in tamil nadu on the first day of the month of Thai. Tarpan to our ancesters are done. it is very important.
in tamil nadu it is celebrated as PONGAL and this festival is celebrated for 3days. This festival is attached to harvest . new rice is first offered to god . everywhere this festival is celebrated with same enthusiasm.
BOGI is celebrated on the previous day. this is a day of family gathering and lord indira is worshipped, so that he will give good rain for us to have plentiful crops.then house is completely cleaned for the pongal. discarding the old and welcoming the new is the main idea. people get new clothes. some people buy new vessels also to prepare pongal. Boli, Vadai, Payasam is prepared and relished on this day.
PONGAL.sugar cane and manja kothu are two important items for pongal. other pooja items are bought. this is the beginning of THAI month in the tamil calender and is important month for marriage.this day lord sun is worshiped . one vessel will be decorated nicely and that is called ponga panai.main entrance is nicely decorated with kolam and mango leaves hanging .house is cleaned .all the family members get up early and have bath, wear the new clothes and get ready to keep the ponga panai at the auspicious time. The panai is decorated with Manjal kothu and manjal kumkum is kept on all sides of the vessel. Little milk is poured .lamp is lit in the pooja room.when time comes panai is kept on the fire . ponga means boil. when it starts boiling and it raises namaskaram is done. we pray for abundance of happiness. Chakra pongal is prepared in that vessel.
Lots of other dishes are prepared such as aviyal, vadai and normal cooking. on a plank sun god with races are painted with kolam and worshiped. pongal and other items with sugarcane is offered to god. People seek elders blessings and enjoy the food. kumkum is given to ladies. sweets are disributed to neighbours.
KANU. with the left over rice (specially prepared) prepare yellow , red and curd rice.and left over pongal also. this is celebrated specially for brothers happiness, he sends gift in return. all the ladies early in the morning, before the birds come out keep KANUPODI.have oil bath and prepare kalanda sadam as naivedyam. in the village people will go to river side.this day they worship cattle's at home. they are nicely decorated and fed with pongal and worshipped.
In Karnataka, til(seaseme) and jaggary is given to relatives and neighbour. in north india also til , jaggery, ghee, rice, vegetables ,blankets new vessel are given to Brahman. Since this day it is auspicious to give dhaan. khichadi is made and offered to god .
there is an interesting story behind why Khichadi is made.
guru gorakhnath along with his disciples went on a pilgrimage.. that day was sankranthi. he fell short of food. prepared a kichdi made of dals and rice salt, turmeric and seaseme . he did pooja to sun and offered kichdi he distributed it to his disciples and he also had it. it was very nice. since then the ritual of making and distributing kichdi is prevalent
in assam it is celebrated as bihu festival. everywhere there is new crop which is first offered to god. with the blessings of sun god there should be prosperity and happiness everywhere.
All the Fridays of Thai month is important. Devi is worshipped for happiness everywhere.
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Thiruvadirai
This festival is observed in December/January month tamil month margazi. it is the cosmic dance of lord siva in the form of nataraja. it represents the continuous cycle of creation and destruction. it is the source of energy.
in south india it is celebrated on the full moon day. in chidambaram it is celebrated elaborately to lord nataraja and goddess shivakami. cosmic dance is enacted. in all shiva temples abhishekam is held very early in the morning .at home unmarried girls get up pre dawn hour , take oil bath and wear new cloths. on the kolam they keep banana leaf served with kali and koottu. they offer this to god. it is considered as nombu for them to get good life. Nivediayam is done for god also on banana leaf.
naukoor,one of the 18 adikalar's of shiva, use to eat only after offering to lord shiva. for some reason he could not get proper items to prepare good food. he had with him only rice flour and water. he mixed both and offered to god. shiva went to his house and ate. next day the main idol in the temple was having left over paste on his mouth. after finding the reason for this that devotee was honoured. since then on thiruvadirai day we offer kali.
in south india it is celebrated on the full moon day. in chidambaram it is celebrated elaborately to lord nataraja and goddess shivakami. cosmic dance is enacted. in all shiva temples abhishekam is held very early in the morning .at home unmarried girls get up pre dawn hour , take oil bath and wear new cloths. on the kolam they keep banana leaf served with kali and koottu. they offer this to god. it is considered as nombu for them to get good life. Nivediayam is done for god also on banana leaf.
naukoor,one of the 18 adikalar's of shiva, use to eat only after offering to lord shiva. for some reason he could not get proper items to prepare good food. he had with him only rice flour and water. he mixed both and offered to god. shiva went to his house and ate. next day the main idol in the temple was having left over paste on his mouth. after finding the reason for this that devotee was honoured. since then on thiruvadirai day we offer kali.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Dhanur Month/Vaikunt Ekadeshi
Dhanur month is also known as Margasheesh. This month is described by poets beautifully as the mornings have mist, dew drops on the leaves, cool breeze and the sun rise. all the thirty days temples are opened by 5 in the morning . pooja is conducted early. young or old, take bath and visit the temples .
The shukla ekadeshi of this month is celebrated as Vaikunt Ekadeshi or Mokshada Ekadeshi. It is believed that by observing vrath not only us but our ancestors and future generations also get moksha. This vrath purifies our soul. People get up early 3 clock, have bath and go to temple. Abshikekam is held and themoorthi is brought to the main entrance and kept in a raised swing. This is known as Swarg Vasal(the gate to heaven). People go under the swing and do parikrama 3 times. People observe fast and stay awake throughout the night and worship Lord Vishnu.
This is the day Krishna recited Baghwat Gita to Arjun. The battle field was ready but Arjun refused to fight against his elders who were on the other side. Lord Krishna advised Arjun to observe kshatriya dharma, by fighing againt Kauravas. He preached Arjun about Karmayog, Bakthiyog and gynayog. This is popularly known as Baghwat Gita. Listening to Gita Arjun became firm and fought against the Kauravas.and on the battle .
A king in his dream saw his Father suffering in Narak. He observed this vrath and his Father reached heaven.
In south India Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on amavasya of this month. People read Sundarakandam and Ramayan. Hanuman is a strong devotee of Lord Rama.he is the sun of kesari and anjana. they did tapasya for child. agastya rishi blessed them. as vayu's amsharoop hanuman was born. so he is called vayu putra also.
he is a strong ram bakth.
another story goes like this. in skandapurana egoistic, ravana went to kailash , there he teased nandi. nandi got angry and he cursed ravana that a human who is very strong in all ways, with the help of a monkey's will kill you. after rama was born, rudra,one of the eleven forms of lord shiva, took birth as hanuman.
there are several stories that talks about the mighty acts of hanuman as a child.one such. one day when he was feeling hungry early in the morning, he saw red colour raising sun. he thought that to be a fruit and jumped to take it. that day was rahu eclipse. rahu was also going to catch the sun. but when rahu saw the mighty figure coming in between him and sun, he got scared and went and complaint to lord indira saying one more rahu is coming to eat me. immediately indira went there and hit hanuman with vajra ayuda. hanuman got hurt in his chin and we started falling down to earth. immediately, vayu came and protected the child from falling. he got angry with indira and stopped blowing air in the world. no body could breath. brahma came to vayu and cured hanuman and blessed him to be chiranjeevi.vayu was plesed and he released air.hanu means chin. his chin became twisted so he is called hanuman.
strong and aggressive hanuman is known for his shrewdness also.that is why we pray him to bless us with.BAL BHUDI VIDYA DEHU MOHI KARAHU KALESE VIKAR.
in valmiki ramanayana hero is shri rama , but it revolves round hanuman .
RAM SUGREEV MAITRI, PROTECTED SUGREEV FROM LAKSHMAN'S ANGER, CROSSING THE OCEAN, FINDING SITA, FIRE IN LANKA, PROVED HIS ABILITY IN THE RAM RAVAN WAR, BRINGING SANJEEVINI HILL TO PROTECT LAKSHMAN, all this could happen because of hanuman.
after the pattabishek, ram gave cloth, jewellry and precious gems as gift to everybody. he gave sita also a beautiful necklace. she gave that to hanuman as a gift. hanuman analysed the necklace, removed the gems. lakshman and others asked the reason for doing so. he said no where RAM is written or is photo is there, then how it is precious. then they said is word RAM or is picture inscribed in you somewhere?
immediately with finger nails he cut open his heart. In his heart were sri ram and sita.
hanuman chalisa by Tulsidas is very popular, the versus of which is so simple it is recited by the children also.
The shukla ekadeshi of this month is celebrated as Vaikunt Ekadeshi or Mokshada Ekadeshi. It is believed that by observing vrath not only us but our ancestors and future generations also get moksha. This vrath purifies our soul. People get up early 3 clock, have bath and go to temple. Abshikekam is held and themoorthi is brought to the main entrance and kept in a raised swing. This is known as Swarg Vasal(the gate to heaven). People go under the swing and do parikrama 3 times. People observe fast and stay awake throughout the night and worship Lord Vishnu.
This is the day Krishna recited Baghwat Gita to Arjun. The battle field was ready but Arjun refused to fight against his elders who were on the other side. Lord Krishna advised Arjun to observe kshatriya dharma, by fighing againt Kauravas. He preached Arjun about Karmayog, Bakthiyog and gynayog. This is popularly known as Baghwat Gita. Listening to Gita Arjun became firm and fought against the Kauravas.and on the battle .
A king in his dream saw his Father suffering in Narak. He observed this vrath and his Father reached heaven.
In south India Hanuman Jayanthi is celebrated on amavasya of this month. People read Sundarakandam and Ramayan. Hanuman is a strong devotee of Lord Rama.he is the sun of kesari and anjana. they did tapasya for child. agastya rishi blessed them. as vayu's amsharoop hanuman was born. so he is called vayu putra also.
he is a strong ram bakth.
another story goes like this. in skandapurana egoistic, ravana went to kailash , there he teased nandi. nandi got angry and he cursed ravana that a human who is very strong in all ways, with the help of a monkey's will kill you. after rama was born, rudra,one of the eleven forms of lord shiva, took birth as hanuman.
there are several stories that talks about the mighty acts of hanuman as a child.one such. one day when he was feeling hungry early in the morning, he saw red colour raising sun. he thought that to be a fruit and jumped to take it. that day was rahu eclipse. rahu was also going to catch the sun. but when rahu saw the mighty figure coming in between him and sun, he got scared and went and complaint to lord indira saying one more rahu is coming to eat me. immediately indira went there and hit hanuman with vajra ayuda. hanuman got hurt in his chin and we started falling down to earth. immediately, vayu came and protected the child from falling. he got angry with indira and stopped blowing air in the world. no body could breath. brahma came to vayu and cured hanuman and blessed him to be chiranjeevi.vayu was plesed and he released air.hanu means chin. his chin became twisted so he is called hanuman.
strong and aggressive hanuman is known for his shrewdness also.that is why we pray him to bless us with.BAL BHUDI VIDYA DEHU MOHI KARAHU KALESE VIKAR.
in valmiki ramanayana hero is shri rama , but it revolves round hanuman .
RAM SUGREEV MAITRI, PROTECTED SUGREEV FROM LAKSHMAN'S ANGER, CROSSING THE OCEAN, FINDING SITA, FIRE IN LANKA, PROVED HIS ABILITY IN THE RAM RAVAN WAR, BRINGING SANJEEVINI HILL TO PROTECT LAKSHMAN, all this could happen because of hanuman.
after the pattabishek, ram gave cloth, jewellry and precious gems as gift to everybody. he gave sita also a beautiful necklace. she gave that to hanuman as a gift. hanuman analysed the necklace, removed the gems. lakshman and others asked the reason for doing so. he said no where RAM is written or is photo is there, then how it is precious. then they said is word RAM or is picture inscribed in you somewhere?
immediately with finger nails he cut open his heart. In his heart were sri ram and sita.
hanuman chalisa by Tulsidas is very popular, the versus of which is so simple it is recited by the children also.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Karthik Poornima/Karthigai
Karthik Month is the most significant of all the months. People get up early in the brahmamuhoort- 4-6 AM ,have bath, clean the house they perform puja. Karthik somavara(monday) is very special for Shiva. People go to lord shiva's temple in the evening and lite lamp.
In south India throughout Karthik Month two lamps are kept outside on either side of the main door. The poornima(full moon day) is celebrated as Karthigai deepam. Sisters celebrate this for the welfare of their family and Brother. Brothers send money or some gift for the sisters. Ladies take oil bath in the morning and prepare Payasam and Vadai as offering for the god. For the evening puja, adai(thick form of dosa) is made. 1 cup of rice with equal amount of three pulses,(chana dal half cup. toor dal little bit more than half and rest with urad dal ).this is the consistency .combine all the pulses and rice together and soak in the water for one to two hours, grind it coarsely with two red and two green chilli's salt and hing , kadi patha. make it like dosa in the tava.put a hole in between and pour oil nicely.turn it and cook. take it out. this is very important.two adai's with jagerry keep it with puffed rice ball and appam is prepared. Rangoli is drawn. All the lamps at home are cleaned and prepared to be lit in the evening. lord muruga, devine light of lord shiva took his form during this month .
In the evening all the lamps are lit, offerings are made to god. The rangoli is decorated with lamps. All the rooms windows and balconies are lit and crackers are bursted. On the next day new rangoli is made. Fewer lamps are kept on the rangoli. Fruit are offered to the god.
There is a place in south india called Thiruvanamalai. People bring oil and cotton to lite the lamp there. In the evening elaborate abhishakam is held for god and goddess. After alankaram diety is brought outside . On this day the god's alankaram is known as Ardha Nareeshwarar and he is brought outside only for fraction of a second.The Beacon Being Lit During Karthikai Deepam then only lamps are lit at home . this is observed as a tradition.
story behind celebrating karthigai deepam:
lord shiva emeged as a huge pillar of fire to stop the conflict of supremecy between brahma and vishnu.because of the radiance of fire, they stopped the fight and tried to find the begining and end of the fire.they could not and they realized that this is lord shiva himself. to worship the huge fire chokka panai is burnt in the shiva temples.
During this month Gurunanak Jayanthi is also celebrated. It is believed that Lord Vishnu took Mathsya Avatar(fish) today. This day is also celebrated as Gajendra Moksha. When the elephant came to take bath in the river, a crocodile got hold of the elephant's legs. The elephant called Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu came and killed the crocodile and saved the elephant.
Karthik month is celebrated in a grand manner throughout India.
In south India throughout Karthik Month two lamps are kept outside on either side of the main door. The poornima(full moon day) is celebrated as Karthigai deepam. Sisters celebrate this for the welfare of their family and Brother. Brothers send money or some gift for the sisters. Ladies take oil bath in the morning and prepare Payasam and Vadai as offering for the god. For the evening puja, adai(thick form of dosa) is made. 1 cup of rice with equal amount of three pulses,(chana dal half cup. toor dal little bit more than half and rest with urad dal ).this is the consistency .combine all the pulses and rice together and soak in the water for one to two hours, grind it coarsely with two red and two green chilli's salt and hing , kadi patha. make it like dosa in the tava.put a hole in between and pour oil nicely.turn it and cook. take it out. this is very important.two adai's with jagerry keep it with puffed rice ball and appam is prepared. Rangoli is drawn. All the lamps at home are cleaned and prepared to be lit in the evening. lord muruga, devine light of lord shiva took his form during this month .
In the evening all the lamps are lit, offerings are made to god. The rangoli is decorated with lamps. All the rooms windows and balconies are lit and crackers are bursted. On the next day new rangoli is made. Fewer lamps are kept on the rangoli. Fruit are offered to the god.
There is a place in south india called Thiruvanamalai. People bring oil and cotton to lite the lamp there. In the evening elaborate abhishakam is held for god and goddess. After alankaram diety is brought outside . On this day the god's alankaram is known as Ardha Nareeshwarar and he is brought outside only for fraction of a second.The Beacon Being Lit During Karthikai Deepam then only lamps are lit at home . this is observed as a tradition.
story behind celebrating karthigai deepam:
lord shiva emeged as a huge pillar of fire to stop the conflict of supremecy between brahma and vishnu.because of the radiance of fire, they stopped the fight and tried to find the begining and end of the fire.they could not and they realized that this is lord shiva himself. to worship the huge fire chokka panai is burnt in the shiva temples.
During this month Gurunanak Jayanthi is also celebrated. It is believed that Lord Vishnu took Mathsya Avatar(fish) today. This day is also celebrated as Gajendra Moksha. When the elephant came to take bath in the river, a crocodile got hold of the elephant's legs. The elephant called Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu came and killed the crocodile and saved the elephant.
Karthik month is celebrated in a grand manner throughout India.
Annabishekam
In South India Ipasi month Purnima is celebrated as Annabishekam in all Shiva temples. People contribute Rice, Dal, Jaggery in temples. On that day they also give fruits, Vegetables, Flowers. Rice is cooked in large quantities. In the evening Abhishekam is performed for Shiva and the lingam is covered with Rice, different kinds of Vegetables and Sweets. Devotees go to worship this form of Shiva as it is believed that by going to temple on this day there will be abundance of food and happiness at home. Prasadam is distributed.
In North India the day after Diwali is celebrated as Govarshan Puja or Annakut. In Braj to save the cows and people from the anger of Indra Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain. The mountain is decorated with colourful flags and people do Govardhan Giri Pradhakshanam. People prepare dishes with different kinds of Vegetables, rice and are placed in front of the mountain. Lord Krishna's idol is placed in the middle. Puja is held and prasad is distributed. The story behind this celebration goes as follows:
One day Krishna along with his friends and cows reached Govardhan Mountain. Lord Krishna saw lots of Different varieties of food are kept and some preparations were going on. On enquiry he came to know that the puja is for Lord Indra who is the god of rain. They believed that with good rain, there will be good harvest and happiness. Lord Krishna explained the importance of Govardhan mountain and instead of Indra asked them to worship Govardhan mountain. The cattle was fed green grass and the people worshipped Govardhan Mountain. They also did parikrama or pradikhshina of the mountain. To prove Lord Krishna took a virat form and ate all the offerings. Everybody thought Lord Krishna is only Govardhan Mountain and did salutaion.
Indra got angry and sent thunder storms to braj. People thought that since they did not worship Lord Indra, he will destroy them. To protect the people from the storm Lord Krishna lifted the mountain on his little finger and the whole village gathered under the mountain. For seven consecutive days there was storm but Lord Indra could not harm the people of Braj. Eventually Indra got tired and stopped the storms. Indra realised his mistake and asked Lord Krishna to pardon him. Since then Krishna is called Giuridhari. "GO" means cow and Earth and to protect both is our Dharma and Duty also.
In Varanasi, in Kashi and Annapoorna temple this festival is held in a grand scale.
In North India the day after Diwali is celebrated as Govarshan Puja or Annakut. In Braj to save the cows and people from the anger of Indra Lord Krishna lifted Govardhan Mountain. The mountain is decorated with colourful flags and people do Govardhan Giri Pradhakshanam. People prepare dishes with different kinds of Vegetables, rice and are placed in front of the mountain. Lord Krishna's idol is placed in the middle. Puja is held and prasad is distributed. The story behind this celebration goes as follows:
One day Krishna along with his friends and cows reached Govardhan Mountain. Lord Krishna saw lots of Different varieties of food are kept and some preparations were going on. On enquiry he came to know that the puja is for Lord Indra who is the god of rain. They believed that with good rain, there will be good harvest and happiness. Lord Krishna explained the importance of Govardhan mountain and instead of Indra asked them to worship Govardhan mountain. The cattle was fed green grass and the people worshipped Govardhan Mountain. They also did parikrama or pradikhshina of the mountain. To prove Lord Krishna took a virat form and ate all the offerings. Everybody thought Lord Krishna is only Govardhan Mountain and did salutaion.
Indra got angry and sent thunder storms to braj. People thought that since they did not worship Lord Indra, he will destroy them. To protect the people from the storm Lord Krishna lifted the mountain on his little finger and the whole village gathered under the mountain. For seven consecutive days there was storm but Lord Indra could not harm the people of Braj. Eventually Indra got tired and stopped the storms. Indra realised his mistake and asked Lord Krishna to pardon him. Since then Krishna is called Giuridhari. "GO" means cow and Earth and to protect both is our Dharma and Duty also.
In Varanasi, in Kashi and Annapoorna temple this festival is held in a grand scale.
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
Brindhavana Dhwadesi/Thulsi Vivah
Tulsi Vivah is celebrated on the Dwadesi after Diwali. It is the occasion of Tulsi's wedding with Shaligramam(Vishnu). Thulsi is also known as Hari priya or Vishnu Priya. Women perform this puja for the longevity of their Husbands life and welfare of the family.the place of worship is cleaned and decorated with angoli, flowers ,dhoop and lamp is lit.new Tulsi is planted in a pot and taken into the house thereby inviting Tulsi home. The rest of the Puja items are placed in front of the plant. Tulsi is decorated with a sari and jewellery. Managalsutra or Yellow thread is tied. Brahman is invited home to do the puja . A new vessel filled with Kheer is given as dhan to the Brahman along with dakshina. Relations and Neighbors are invited for the puja and given kumkum. The story read on this day goes as follows:
In the ancient days there was a demon in the name of Jaalandhar. His wife's name was Vrindha who was known for her pathivratha. because of her devotion towards him,he became powerful and was ruling the world. She was also a devotee of Lord Vishnu. jallander was creating obstacle to rishi's muni's in their tapasya , homom or vruth. When the atrocities became untolerable they went to Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu decided to test vrunda pathi vratha. Jaalandhar attacked Dev Lok and fought with Indira. Lord Vishnu threw a dead body like Jaaldhar into the palace. Vrindha miss took it as her husband and embraced the body and started crying. By the touch of another man she lost her pathi Vratha and Jaaldhar was killed in the fight with Indira. When Vrindha came to know the truth she cursed Lord Vishnu saying " I worshipped you with full devotion but you deceived me so you will become a stone(Shaligramam). You separated my Husband from me, to experience pain of separation from your wife you will take birth in Mrithyulok." Lord Vishnu made Vrindha into a tulsi plant . (As a result of the curse Lord Vishnu took Rama avtar was separated from Sita matha). Whenever we worship Shaligramam tulsi leaf is offered. Tulsi plant is considered to be amrit. Tulsi is full of medicinal value. Tulsi plant purifies the air around. Snakes will not come near thulsi plant. Taking a tulsi leaf in the morning will help us remain healthy.
by worshipping tulsi we can lead a peaceful life
In the ancient days there was a demon in the name of Jaalandhar. His wife's name was Vrindha who was known for her pathivratha. because of her devotion towards him,he became powerful and was ruling the world. She was also a devotee of Lord Vishnu. jallander was creating obstacle to rishi's muni's in their tapasya , homom or vruth. When the atrocities became untolerable they went to Lord Vishnu for help. Lord Vishnu decided to test vrunda pathi vratha. Jaalandhar attacked Dev Lok and fought with Indira. Lord Vishnu threw a dead body like Jaaldhar into the palace. Vrindha miss took it as her husband and embraced the body and started crying. By the touch of another man she lost her pathi Vratha and Jaaldhar was killed in the fight with Indira. When Vrindha came to know the truth she cursed Lord Vishnu saying " I worshipped you with full devotion but you deceived me so you will become a stone(Shaligramam). You separated my Husband from me, to experience pain of separation from your wife you will take birth in Mrithyulok." Lord Vishnu made Vrindha into a tulsi plant . (As a result of the curse Lord Vishnu took Rama avtar was separated from Sita matha). Whenever we worship Shaligramam tulsi leaf is offered. Tulsi plant is considered to be amrit. Tulsi is full of medicinal value. Tulsi plant purifies the air around. Snakes will not come near thulsi plant. Taking a tulsi leaf in the morning will help us remain healthy.
by worshipping tulsi we can lead a peaceful life
Monday, August 8, 2011
Skandha Sashti
In south India the sixth day after Diwali people celebrate Skandha Shashti . This story of the birth of Lord Muruga, also termed as Subramaniya, Karthikeya, Skanda, Shanmuga dates back to the legend of defeating the demon/anti God, Tarakasuran. The devas along with Indra sought the help of Brahma to kill the demon. Brahma advised the son of Shiva and Parvathi can only defeat the powers of the evil, The devas sought the help of Parvathi and Kama (the God of Love). Parvathi agreed to help, and engaged herself in a severe penance to please Shiva, while Kama engaged himself in arousing Shiva from his Samadhi.
Lord Shiva came out of deep state of meditation. He opened his third eye and created Six Great Fire Sparks that dropped into the holy Ganges. Six beautiful maidens called 'KRITIKAIS looked after the babies. When Parvathi came and gathered all the six babies, He became Shanmukha - the one with the six faces and one body.
Shanmukha became Kumara. He was made the General (Deva Senapathi) of the God's army. Goddess Parashakthi(Parvathi) gave all her power in the form of Vel to Skandha to protect himself and to kill the demons. Veerbahu was assisting and killing the demons with Muruga. He engaged in a war against all the demons for six days. On the sixth day he vanquished all of them. The demons pleaded to Lord Shanmuga that they were his Bhaktas and that wanted to be with the Lord himself. Hence they became Seval and Snake.
Indra was restored to his kingdom and got his daughter Deivayanai or Devasena married to muruga..
People fast for six days and sing Thirupugazh, Skandha sasthi Kavacham and other muruga stotras. On the sixth day special milk abhishakam is performed. Offering of Kavadi on Skanda Sashti is a form of popular worship. In the evening, the effigy of demon in the form of tree.crackers are bursted. Lord Muruga shoots an arrow and kills the demon by cutting the tree into two. This is known as Sursamharam. The marriage of Lord Muruga and Deivayanai is held. Offering are made to god and distributed as prasad.
the couples who want children should observe vruth for these 6 days .vruth means taking one time light meal and on the sixth day upavasa has to be observed.depending on the health condition one can decide the mode of observing the vruth. chanting murugan hyms and songs should be done .determination and pure bakthi will always be answered by god.
shasti on every month can also be observed as vrutham by both husband and wife for quick result. .vrutham always is observed according to once health condition. strictly complete fasting should be observed. chanting shasti kavacham and murugan hyms , visiting temple should also be done.
when our prayers are answered on the next skanda shasti vruth should be observed for 6 days to thank the god who is full of compassion.
Lord Shiva came out of deep state of meditation. He opened his third eye and created Six Great Fire Sparks that dropped into the holy Ganges. Six beautiful maidens called 'KRITIKAIS looked after the babies. When Parvathi came and gathered all the six babies, He became Shanmukha - the one with the six faces and one body.
Shanmukha became Kumara. He was made the General (Deva Senapathi) of the God's army. Goddess Parashakthi(Parvathi) gave all her power in the form of Vel to Skandha to protect himself and to kill the demons. Veerbahu was assisting and killing the demons with Muruga. He engaged in a war against all the demons for six days. On the sixth day he vanquished all of them. The demons pleaded to Lord Shanmuga that they were his Bhaktas and that wanted to be with the Lord himself. Hence they became Seval and Snake.
Indra was restored to his kingdom and got his daughter Deivayanai or Devasena married to muruga..
People fast for six days and sing Thirupugazh, Skandha sasthi Kavacham and other muruga stotras. On the sixth day special milk abhishakam is performed. Offering of Kavadi on Skanda Sashti is a form of popular worship. In the evening, the effigy of demon in the form of tree.crackers are bursted. Lord Muruga shoots an arrow and kills the demon by cutting the tree into two. This is known as Sursamharam. The marriage of Lord Muruga and Deivayanai is held. Offering are made to god and distributed as prasad.
the couples who want children should observe vruth for these 6 days .vruth means taking one time light meal and on the sixth day upavasa has to be observed.depending on the health condition one can decide the mode of observing the vruth. chanting murugan hyms and songs should be done .determination and pure bakthi will always be answered by god.
shasti on every month can also be observed as vrutham by both husband and wife for quick result. .vrutham always is observed according to once health condition. strictly complete fasting should be observed. chanting shasti kavacham and murugan hyms , visiting temple should also be done.
when our prayers are answered on the next skanda shasti vruth should be observed for 6 days to thank the god who is full of compassion.
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