Skanda Sashti, celebrated on March 4, 2025, honors Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadma. This festival symbolizes ...

To help her son win the battle, Goddess Parvati gave him the Vel, a divine spear with great power. With this powerful weapon, Lord Murugan fought and defeated Soorapadman, bringing peace and justice.

The occasion also comemorates the time when Murugan received the Vel from his mother to battle the forces of darkness. According to mythology, Lord Murugan was created by Goddess Parvati to ...