Invoke the blessings of Lord Murugan on the sacred occasion of Skanda Shashti for protection, courage, victory over obstacles, and relief from challenging Mars influences.

On Skanda Shashti, the sacred day celebrating Lord Murugan's victory over Surapadman, participate in a special Skanda Homa to invoke divine protection, strength, and success. This powerful spiritual remedy for Mars (Mangala) is especially beneficial for those facing Mars-related afflictions, conflict, delays, anger, or obstacles in life.

The Day Lord Murugan Conquered Evil – Invoke His Power to Overcome Your Obstacles Skanda Shashti is one of the most sacred occasions dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda, Kartikeya, and Subrahmanya. The six-day celebration culminates in Soorasamharam, commemorating Lord Murugan's victory over the powerful demon Surapadman. His divine spear, the Vel, represents the power of wisdom, courage, and divine protection to destroy negativity and overcome even the greatest obstacles.

Lord Murugan is traditionally associated with Mars (Mangala or Kuja) in Vedic astrology. Mars governs courage, determination, energy, action, and the ability to confront challenges. When Mars is afflicted, its energy may manifest as anger, impulsiveness, conflict, relationship difficulties, and unnecessary struggles.

On this sacred day of victory, our priests will perform a special Skanda Homa, invoking Lord Murugan through sacred mantras and offerings into the holy fire.

This Homa is especially recommended for those experiencing Mars Mahadasha, Mars Antardasha, Manglik/Kuja Dosha, challenging Mars transits, or Mars-related afflictions in their birth chart. Pray for the blessings of Lord Murugan to transform aggression into courage, obstacles into opportunities, and struggles into victories.

Timing

Nov 15, 2026 

07:00 PM IST | 08:30 AM EST | 05:30 AM PST | 02:30 PM CET | 01:30 PM GMT

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Benefits of Participating

• Seek relief from challenging Mars influences, Kuja Dosha, and difficulties associated with Mars Dasha or Antardasha.
• Invoke Lord Murugan's blessings to overcome opposition, competition, delays, and persistent challenges.
• Strengthen determination, willpower, leadership, and the confidence to take decisive action.
• Seek divine protection against harmful influences, hostility, conflicts, and unseen obstacles.
• Pray for relief from anger, arguments, misunderstandings, and relationship difficulties associated with an afflicted Mars.
• Seek blessings for progress in professional endeavors, land and property matters, and important undertakings.
• Channel the fiery energy of Mars toward constructive action, patience, discipline, and inner strength.

Family Sankalpa (2 Members) - Extend the blessings. Include your loved one in the sacred intention (Sankalpa) for this ritual.

Family Sankalpa (4 Members) - Extend the blessings. Include up to four of your loved ones in the sacred intention (Sankalpa) for this ritual.

Special Vel Archana (only 10 spots left) - Offer a dedicated prayer to Lord Murugan's divine Vel, invoking protection, wisdom, and victory over obstacles. Video will be sent.

108 Names of Subrahmanya Archana - A personalized prayer invoking Lord Subrahmanya through His 108 sacred names, seeking strength, success, protection, and relief from challenging Mars influences. Video will be sent.

Red Flower Offering - Offer red flowers to Lord Murugan as a special prayer for strengthening positive Mars qualities, courage, and protection.

Anna Dhaan - Sponsor the offering of food to those in need, turning the sacred occasion into an act of compassion and service.

Special Valli-Devasena Archana - Offer prayers to Lord Murugan with His divine consorts, Valli and Devasena, seeking harmony in marriage, relationships, and family life. Video will be sent.

Priest Dakshina - Honor the Vedic priests performing the Homa and seek their blessings.

Note - For each sacred add-on you have purchased, we’ll send you the Zoom link to join that Homa live. If you’re unable to attend the live session, don’t worry-we’ll also share the recording of that Homa with you.