Tuesday, 10 November – Monday, 16 November 2026

With devotion and reverence, we warmly invite all devotees and their families to join us for the sacred Kanda Sashti celebrations, seeking the divine blessings of Lord Murugan.

This auspicious six-day festival commemorates Lord Murugan’s victory over the demon Surapadman, culminating in the divine wedding of Lord Murugan. We welcome all devotees to participate in the special poojas, receive the Lord’s blessings, and share in these sacred celebrations.

Key Dates

• Tuesday, 10 November: Commencement of Kanda Sashti
• Sunday, 15 November: Surasamharam – the divine victory of Lord Murugan
• Monday, 16 November: Thirukalyanam – the divine wedding of Lord Murugan

Pooja Schedule

Tuesday, 10 November – Saturday, 14 November

Daily Evening Poojas

• 5:30 pm: Homam and Abhishekam to Lord Murugan
• 7:00 pm: Regular evening poojas
• 7:30 pm: Vasantha Mandapa Pooja, followed by Lord Murugan’s procession inside the temple

Sunday, 15 November – Surasamharam

Join us for the sacred celebration of Lord Murugan’s victory over Surapadman.

• 6:00 pm: Regular evening poojas
• Vasantha Mandapa Pooja
• Surasamhara Utsavam
• Following Surasamharam: Abhishekam and Laksharchana to Aarumuga Swami, followed by Annadhanam

Monday, 16 November – Thirukalyanam

Morning Poojas

• 8:00 am: Special Abhishekam and poojas to Lord Murugan
• Annadhanam will be served to devotees breaking their Kanda Sashti fast (Paranai / பாரணை).

Evening Poojas – The Divine Wedding

• 6:00 pm: Regular evening poojas
• 6:30 pm: Thirukalyana Utsavam (the divine wedding of Lord Murugan), followed by Lord Murugan’s procession outside the temple

All Are Welcome

We warmly invite devotees, families and the wider community to join us throughout this sacred festival. May we come together in prayer and devotion, celebrate the divine victory of Lord Murugan, and seek His blessings for peace, good health, happiness and prosperity.

May Lord Murugan’s divine grace guide and protect us all.

Om Saravanabhava! Vel Vel Muruga! 🙏

May all beings everywhere be happy.