Kanda Sashti 2025: Check Soorasamharam Date, Tithi, Puja Muhurat, and the Victory of Lord Murugan Over Surapadman

Kanda Sashti 2025: Check Soorasamharam Date, Tithi, Puja Muhurat, and the Victory of Lord Murugan Over Surapadman (image: canva)

Kanda Sashti 2025: Kanda Sashti is also known as Skanda Sashti or Soorasamharam, is one of the most revered festivals dedicated to Lord Murugan, the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. This sacred occasion symbolizes the triumph of good over evil, marking the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Surapadman. In 2025, Skanda Shashthi will be observed on Monday, October 27, while the Kanda Sashti Vratam begins on Wednesday, October 22.

The festival holds deep significance among Tamil Hindus and is celebrated with grand devotion, particularly in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Devotees observe six days of fasting and prayer, seeking the blessings of Lord Murugan for strength, protection and spiritual upliftment.

Kanda Sashti 2025 Date and Muhurtham 

Kanda Sashti and Soorasamharam: Significance

The story of Soorasamharam narrates the epic battle between Lord Murugan and the demon Surapadman, who symbolizes arrogance and ignorance. After a fierce six-day battle, Lord Murugan vanquished the demon, restoring peace and dharma in the universe.

This victory is celebrated with devotion and joy as Kanda Sashti, where devotees express gratitude to Lord Murugan for removing negativity and guiding them toward righteousness. The day also inspires faith, courage, and moral discipline among devotees.

Kanda Sashti Puja Vidhi

Devotees observe Kanda Sashti Vratam with utmost devotion, maintaining strict fasting, offering prayers, and chanting hymns like the Kanda Sashti Kavacham. Fasting is seen as an act of purification and surrender to Lord Murugan’s divine will.

The highlight of the festival is the Soorasamharam event, which is dramatically enacted in temples across Tamil Nadu, depicting the destruction of Surapadman. The next day, Thirukalyanam, or the divine marriage of Lord Murugan and Devasena, is celebrated, symbolizing harmony and divine grace.

Famous Temple Celebrations

Among all Murugan temples, the Thiruchendur Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu is the most renowned for its Kanda Sashti celebrations. Thousands of devotees gather here to witness the grand Soorasamharam procession, where the divine battle is recreated with devotion and grandeur.

Spiritual Importance of Observing Kanda Sashti

Observing Kanda Sashti is believed to remove obstacles, purify the mind, and invoke divine blessings. It helps devotees overcome personal struggles, gain clarity, and strengthen their faith. Worshipping Lord Murugan on this day brings courage, wisdom and victory in life’s battles.