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Skanda Shashthi Vrat Katha

The month of Shravan is considered extremely virtuous for worshiping Shiva. Since Lord Kartikeya is the son of Shiva-Parvati, the importance of Skanda Shashthi coming in Sawan increases further. Skanda Shashthi coming in Sawan is dedicated to Lord Kartikeya, which is also called the god of war.

Kartikeya worship performed in this month is especially considered to fulfill the wish, child happiness and disease. Also, this fast is also done for harmony, valor and spiritual force in the family. Why does it increase in Sawan, what is the importance of this fast and what is its religious secret? How this fast is made by parents for child happiness and protection, read full news

Importance of Skanda Shashthi fast

Lord Skanda is called the god of war. He was the one who protected the gods by killing demons like Tarakasura. This fast is considered extremely fruitful for enemy destruction, child happiness, and mental firmness. It is celebrated on a very large scale in South India (especially Tamil Nadu) and special events are held in Murugan temples. It is considered a symbol of the victory of religion and the destruction of unrighteousness.

Skanda Shashthi Puja Vidhi

1. A fasting person should take a resolution in the morning.
2. Install a statue or picture of Lord Skanda (or Murugan).
3. Worship yellow flowers, kevade perfumes, and red sandalwood.
4. Offer tuber-root, jaggery and coconut.
5. Put dear hymns and praise to Lord Skanda - especially recite Subrahmanya Ashtakam or Skanda Shashthi Kavacham.
6. Do the aarti by lighting a lamp in the evening and listen to the story.

Skanda Shashthi Vrat Katha

Once, the powerful asura Tarakasura, by doing hard penance, received the boon from Brahma Ji that only Shiva's son would be able to kill him, but Shiva was absorbed in penance in the disconnection of his wife Sati. Here Tarakasura started torture in the three worlds. The gods worried and inspired Goddess Parvati for harsh penance with the help of Vishnu and Brahma so that Shiva would marry her. Pleased with the penance of Mother Parvati, Lord Shiva accepted marriage. Skanda (Karthikeya), son of his marriage, was given special military training and was made the commander of the gods at a very young age. Lord Skanda killed Tarakasura with his strategy, valor and leadership. The tradition of Skanda Shashthi fast started to remember this victory. This day is considered a symbol of courage, restraint and protecting religion.

What to do on this day, what not to do

Follow celibacy on this day.

Avoid meat, alcohol and tamasic food.

Stay pure with mind, word and deeds.

Avoid lies, disputes or harsh words.

Location in culture

In Tamil culture, Lord Murugan is considered to be the god of Tamil Kadwul i.e. Tamils. On this day, a fair is organized in temples like Palani, Thiruchendur, Swamimalai.

In North India, the child Skanda is worshiped to attain child.

Disclaimer: The information given in this news is based on religious beliefs. TV 9 India does not confirm this.