Skanda Homam

Skanda Sashti falls on the sixth day of bright fortnight in the Tamil month of Aippasi (October- November). The deity worshipped is Lord Subramanya or Skanda. The festival symbolises the destruction of evil by the son of Lord Shiva, Skanda.  The dramatic presentation of ‘soora samharam’ or the killing of demon is enacted in temples like Tiruchendur, Tiruttani etc, as hundreds of devotees watch the divine performance.

Significance and Benefits

The homam can bring many benefits, including:

• The Homa protects you from enemies and gives strength to face all challenges.
• It helps you recover from business debts and helps to regain lost wealth.
• This homam also helps you to recover from doshas of planet Mars.
• It’s a highly beneficial ritual to politicians, businessmen and military personnel.