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Kanda Sashti 2026

கந்த சஷ்டி

A Sacred Journey with Lord Murugan

About Kanda Sashti

Kanda Sashti is a sacred period dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda, Kartikeya, Subramanya, and Kanda. Devotees observe this period through prayer, fasting, reflection, service, and the chanting of Murugan’s sacred names and hymns.

Different observance periods allow every devotee to participate according to their health, family responsibilities, work commitments, and spiritual readiness. Every sincere form of observance is meaningful.

Choose Your Observance

All observance periods conclude on Kanda Sashti and Soorasamharam. Select the journey that is appropriate for you.

  • 48-Day Observance

    Begins:
    Tuesday, September 29, 2026
    Concludes:
    Sunday, November 15, 2026

    A longer period of prayer, discipline, and spiritual preparation leading to Kanda Sashti.

  • 21-Day Observance

    Begins:
    Monday, October 26, 2026
    Concludes:
    Sunday, November 15, 2026

    A focused three-week journey of devotion and preparation.

  • 11-Day Observance

    Begins:
    Thursday, November 5, 2026
    Concludes:
    Sunday, November 15, 2026

    Eleven days of focused prayer and reflection leading to Kanda Sashti.

  • 6-Day Observance

    Begins:
    Tuesday, November 10, 2026
    Concludes:
    Sunday, November 15, 2026

    The traditional six-day Kanda Sashti observance culminating in Soorasamharam.

  • One-Day Observance

    Date:
    Sunday, November 15, 2026

    A dedicated day of prayer and devotion on Kanda Sashti and Soorasamharam.

Sacred Festival Days

Kanda Sashti and Soorasamharam

Sunday, November 15, 2026

Soorasamharam commemorates Lord Murugan’s victory over Surapadman and symbolizes the triumph of divine wisdom, courage, and righteousness over ignorance and negativity.

Thirukalyanam

Monday, November 16, 2026

Thirukalyanam celebrates the divine wedding of Lord Murugan and Deivanai, representing divine grace, harmony, and auspicious beginnings.

Temple program details will be announced soon.

How Devotees May Observe

Devotees may observe Kanda Sashti through prayer, fasting according to their ability, vegetarian food, meditation, temple worship, charitable service, and the recitation of Murugan hymns.

Practices may vary by family tradition, region, and spiritual guidance. Devotees should choose an observance appropriate to their health and circumstances.

This is general devotional guidance, not religious or medical instruction.

Continue Your Devotional Journey

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