Temple observes Skanda Shasti
Devotees who wish to participate in the daily obeyams are welcome to do so.
The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple has been observing Skanda Shasti from Monday this week which concludes this Saturday, November 18.
Skanda Sashti corresponds to the birth day of Lord Kartikeya or Subramanya also called Muruga in Tamil. Skanda Sashti is the sixth day (Sashti Tithi) of the Shuklapaksha in the month of Kartika (October – November). On Skanda Sashti people fast to propitiate Lord Subramanya.
A daily prayer takes place at the temple at 18:30 with hawan, followed by a special service dedicated to Lord Muruga. Devotees who wish to participate in the daily obeyams are welcome to do so.
The temple invites all to the Thirukalyanam (Celestial wedding) of Lord Muruga to his consorts Sri Valli and Sri Devasena on Saturday, November 18 from 15:00. A nelengu prayer will be followed by the wedding ceremony.
Devotional songs will be rendered by Keegan and troupe from Chatsworth. Devotees can bring gifts for the deities in the form of abishagam items – towels, dhorthies, saries and jewellery. Supper and prasadam will be served.
For more information contact Kevin Govender on 083 3753876 or Cohen Pillay on 076 4062386.
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