The annual Skanda Sashti festival at Sri Kapaleeswarar Temple, Mylapore has started.
It began on Nov. 9 and goes on till Nov.17. The temple’s eastern side entrance and Singaravelar sannidhi are decorated for the occasion.
This morning, Nov. 10, was the kodiyetram ceremony. It also signals the start of the daily procession.
From Nov. 10 to 15, Sri Singaravelar and others will be taken out on short routes for the morning and evening processions
On Nov. 15, Sunday is Skanda Sashti’s grand Soorasamharam event. Around 7 pm, the traditional enactment of lord Murugan’s victory over the demons will be played out on North Mada Street, Mylapore.
On Nov. 16, is the ekadina laksharchana and then, thirukalyanam – to be held after 7 pm
- Inputs from Parantharami Mani
