Umbango temple to observe Skanda Shasti prayer
Locals are invited to the Skanda Shasti prayer from this Saturday (2nd).
The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple invites all to its Skanda Shasti prayer from the 2nd until Thursday, November 7.
The prayer will commence at 18:30 on weekdays, 14:00 on Saturday, and 10:00 on Sunday. Daily prayers will start with a hawan, followed by the recital of the Skanda Shasti Kavasam and a special service dedicated to Lord Muruga.
Devotees are welcome to take part in the daily obeyams.
The temple invites devotees to the Thirukalyanam (celestial wedding) of Lord Muruga to his consorts, Sri Valli and Sri Devasena, on Friday, November 8.
It will start at 18:00 with a Nelengu prayer followed by the wedding ceremony. Devotional songs will be rendered and devotees can bring gifts for the deities in the form of abishagam items, towels, dhothies, 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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