Skanda Sashti Vrat
Complete, verified samagri list containing 26 essential items for performing Skanda Sashti Vrat.
Skanda Sashti Vrat is a significant six-day South Indian fast dedicated to Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva. This vrat commemorates Lord Murugan's victory over the powerful demon Surapadman, symbolizing the triumph of good over evil and spiritual wisdom over ignorance. Devotees observe strict fasting, often consuming only one meal a day or abstaining from food entirely, along with offering special prayers and performing pujas to Murugan. It is believed that observing Skanda Sashti Vrat bestows blessings of courage, strength, good health, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles, particularly for those seeking progeny.
Also known as: Skanda Shashti Vrat, Kanda Sashti Viratham, Kandha Sashti Viratham, Skanda Shasti Vratam, स्कन्द षष्ठी व्रत
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1 Lord Murugan Idol/Photo1
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2 Oil Lamp (Deepam)1-2
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3 Ghee/Oil for lamp100ml
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4 Cotton Wicks1 packet
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5 Incense Sticks1 packet
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6 Camphor1 small packet
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7 Matchbox/Lighter1
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8 Fresh Flowers200g
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9 Flower Garland1
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10 Kumkum (Vermilion)50g
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11 Sandalwood Paste (Chandan)50g
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12 Turmeric Powder (Haldi)50g
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13 Akshata (Unbroken Rice Grains)100g
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14 Betel Leaves and Areca Nuts5 pieces each
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15 Fresh Coconut1
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16 Assorted Fruits5-7 pieces
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17 Sweets/Prasad1 box
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18 Holy Water/Water for Puja1 pot
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19 Kalasha (Pot for holy water)1
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20 Mango Leaves5-7 leaves
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21 Milk for Abhishekam/Offering100ml
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22 Curd for Abhishekam50g
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23 Honey for Abhishekam20g
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24 Sugar for Abhishekam/Offering50g
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25 Small cloth for Deity1
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26 Puja Bell1
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