It may be noted that the Soorasamharam day is decided as the day when Shasti Tithi is associated with Panjami Tithi. It is on this day Lord Murugan defeated Demon Surapadman and hence Soorasamharam is observed every year to celebrate the victory of good over evil. Soorasamharam is the most significant day of the six days celebration. Skanda Sashti falls on the sixth day of Karthika Masam and it is usually determined based on lunar month.ĭevotees of Lord Murugan observe six days fasting during Kanda Sashti, which begins on the first day or Pirathamai of Karthika lunar month and concludes on the sixth day, which is popularly known as Soorasamharam day. Skanda Sashti or Kanda Sashti, mainly observed by Tamil Hindus is the most significant festival dedicated to Lord Murugan.
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