Subramanya Swamy
Subramanya Sashti is one of the major festivals dedicated to Lord Subramanya, who is also known Kartikeya, Murugan, Shanmukha and Skanda. In 2025, Subramanya Sashti date is November 26.
On Sashti in each month, Lord Subramanya is offered special pujas and Abhishekams. But, Subramanya Sashti is a highly meritorious day to perform puja to the six-faced god, Shanmukha. It falls on the sixth day of Margashira Masam as per the calendars followed in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
All temples dedicated to Subramanya Swamy in South India celebrate this festival with utmost enthusiasm and joyous fervor. Apart from Aarupadaiveedu in Tamil Nadu (Tirupparamkunram, Thiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani & Pazhamudircholai); Kukke Subramanya Temple near Mysore, Ghati Subramanya Temple near Bangalore, Skandagiri Subramanya Temple in Secunderabad (Hyderabad), Mopidevi Subramanya Swamy Temple near Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh are the major temples where Subramanya Sashti is celebrated with utmost gusto.
In other parts of India, this festival is celebrated as Malhari Sashti, Champa Sashti, Guha Sashti, Martand Sashti, etc..
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Festival Significance
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The festival commemorates the divine victory of Lord Subramanya over the demon Soorapadman (or Tarakasura), who had been terrorizing the heavens and earth.
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According to the Skanda Purana, Lord Subramanya was born from six flames emerging from the six faces of Lord Shiva’s third eye. These flames were carried by the wind and fire gods to the Saravana pond, where the six babies merged into one with six faces, known as Shanmukha (six-faced).
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The battle between Subramanya and the demons lasted six days, ending on the day of Sashti with the demon’s defeat. Part of the demon Soorapadman was transformed into the peacock (Subramanya’s vahana) and the rest into his banner’s cock symbol.
Observance and Rituals
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Devotees observe fasting and perform special pujas to Lord Subramanya in his multi-headed form, symbolizing wisdom and power.
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In South India, especially Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Kerala, the festival is celebrated with great fervor at Subramanya temples like Kukke Subramanya and Palani.
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Rituals include chanting hymns from the Skanda Purana, offering kavadi, and seeking Lord Subramanya’s blessings for courage, wisdom, and victory over evil.
Subramanya Sashti is a celebration of spiritual triumph, invoking the protective and benevolent aspects of Lord Subramanya for the welfare of devotees.
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Kukke Subramanya is in Mangalore and not in Mysore as mentioned above.