Hindu festival of Skanda Shasti Begins

Skanda Shasti Begins

Skanda Sashti is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Soorapadman, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil. Observed for six days in the Tamil month of Aippasi, the festival involves fasting, prayers. The six-day observance represents the gradual destruction of negative qualities such as ego, anger, and ignorance within an individual. It encourages self-control and spiritual focus.