Soorasamharam - Temple Festival 2012

Legend has it that Skanda killed Demon Surapadma (Soorasamharam) on the sixth day of the battle with his ‘Vel’ or lance. The fasting of Skanda Shasti begins on the Pradma Thithi after Deepavali. During the fasting period, devotees confine to a single meal. Some people only fast on the Soorasamharam day. The fasting ends with the Tirukalyanam on the next day.

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Soorasamharam - Temple Festival 2012