6 Divine Kanda Sashti Maha Homams

The highly formidable and holy period during which Lord Sri Murugan—the divine son of Lord Shiva and Lord Kartikeya—vanquished demonic forces, re-established Dharma, and showered a rain of grace upon devotees is the "Sri Kanda Sashti Maha Utsavam". Observing a six-day fast and surrendering at the lotus feet of Velan, the Primal Source, is an unequaled holy penance that uproots a person's endless sins and all horoscope afflictions, including Sevvai (Mars) Dosha, bestowing fulfillment of desires and the crown of victory.

In this regard, during the powerful holy days of Kanda Sashti in the year 2026, 6 Divine Kanda Sashti Maha Homams will be scripturally performed by Vedic scholars for 6 days at Vedic private yagasalas across 6 sacred shrines auspicious to Lord Murugan:

• November 10 (Tuesday) — Pratipada (Kanda Sashti Commencement): Sri Subramanya Trishakti Homam

  (Vedic Private Yagasala, Thiruparankundram)

  A grand homam performed on the opening day of Sashti in Thiruparankundram—where the secret of the Pranava's meaning was revealed to the world—to enhance wisdom and courage while dispelling all karmic burdens.

• November 11 (Wednesday) — Dwitiya (Day 2): Sri Valli Deivanai Sametha Subramanya Homam

  (Vedic Private Yagasala, Tiruttani)

  A grand worship performed at the shrine of Tiruttani—where anger yields to serene tranquility—to remove marriage delays, bestow a good life, and nurture deep love between spouses.

• November 12 (Thursday) — Tritiya (Day 3): Sri Sharavanabhava Homam

  (Vedic Private Yagasala, Alagar Kovil)

  A grand homam that cures incurable diseases and bestows peace of mind and family prosperity through the immense power of the six-lettered mantra "Sharavanabhava".

• November 13 (Friday) — Chaturthi (Day 4): Sri Skanda Homam

  (Vedic Private Yagasala, Swamimalai)

  A special worship performed amidst the sacred vibrations of Swamimalai—where the Lord imparted the Pranava Mantra to His own father—to excel in education and grow in sharp intellect and divine wisdom.

• November 14 (Saturday) — Panchami (Day 5): Sri Murugavel Homam

  (Vedic Private Yagasala, Palani)

  A powerful homam performed at the Siddha-blessed shrine of Palani to completely shatter debt burdens, poverty, and business stagnation, bestowing phenomenal growth and wealth prosperity.

• November 15 (Sunday) — Sashti (Day 6 - Soorasamhara): Sri Shatru Samhara Homam

  (Vedic Private Yagasala, Tiruchendur)

  A grand event to burn away enemy troubles, evil eye impressions, black magic afflictions, and legal complexities, bestowing an unshakable shield of victory.

Performing a sankalpam in your family's name during these 6 holy days filled with Lord Murugan’s grace will uproot sufferings, dispel worries, and usher in a prosperous new life! Kanthakku Arohara!

Puranic & Spiritual Wonders

According to the Puranas, Lord Sri Kartikeya is the Supreme Being who manifested from the third eye of Lord Shiva, was carried by Vayu (wind) and Agni (fire), and appeared in the Saravana pond. To protect the Devas and cosmic beings from the demons Surapadman and Tarakasura, He received the victorious Vel from Mother Parasakthi, fought fiercely for six days, and vanquished the demons on Sashti tithi.

Philosophically, the six days of Kanda Sashti possess the power to destroy human inner enemies—lust, anger, greed, delusion, pride, and jealousy—along with Navagraha doshas in the horoscope. Participating in these 6 divine homams scripturally performed continuously for six days across the holy abodes of Murugan burns away a person's deep-seated past-life sins, creating a formidable shield of protection and letting all auspiciousness shine in life.