Karthigai, Sashti and Sashti Viratham Dates 2023

Sashti is a traditional Hindu festival celebrating the victory of Lord Murugan or Subrahmanya over the evil demon Soorapadma. It is observed on the sixth day of each month in the Tamil calendar and it lasts for 10 days during which people fast, pray and observe other religious rituals. During this period, devotees often visit temples dedicated to Lord Murugan to offer special prayers and receive blessings from priests.

Sashti Viratham is a Hindu festival that honors the six-headed god Skanda in his aspect as Lord Muruga. The day’s celebrations include fasting, prayers, and offerings made to the deity. Families typically leave their homes early in the morning for the temple and offer special poojas throughout the day with kavadi or vel, which are decorative arches of metal frames covered in peacock feathers. People also read stories from mythology, recounting other stories describing Lord Murugan’s deeds. Indian sweets are shared after puja rituals.

Kiruthigai is a Tamil folk tradition of offering prayers to local village deities. It consists of singing simple verses accompanied by music, and offerings are made as part of the ritual. The verses used for kiruthukai usually have moralistic themes or messages advocating kindness and generosity towards one another. They can typically be sung during festive occasions in many parts of rural India, especially South India. Rituals such as this help preserve the rich cultural heritage that has been passed down through generations in this region.