Events Posts – Melbourne Murugan Temple Sunshine

Temple Notice – Early Closure on Tuesday 3 March 2026

Early closure of the Temple Tuesday 3 March 2026 Lunar Eclipse Tuesday 3 March 2026 Due to the lunar eclipse occurrence on Tuesday 3 March 2026 the Melbourne Murugan Temple will be closed early at 7:30pm on this day, and will be reopened at 8.00am on Wednesday 4 March 2026. The evening regular and Mandalabhisheka […]

SHASHTI (2025 -2026)

Shashti holds importance as the sixth day of the lunar fortnight and is associated with the goddess Shashthi. It’s a day of worship, particularly on the sixth day after childbirth, to protect the newborn. This practice is believed to ward off diseases and ensure the baby’s well-being, according to the Yajnavalkya Smriti. Please call […]

KARTHIGAI VIRATHAM (2025 – 2026)

Karthigai Vratham is a sacred fasting period in Hinduism, primarily observed during the Tamil month of Karthigai (November-December). It’s considered highly auspicious, especially in South India, and is associated with spiritual growth, prosperity, and seeking blessings from deities like Lord Shiva and Lord Muruga (Karthikeya) Please call or visit temple if you wish to sponsor.For […]

PRADOSHAM (2025 – 2026)

Pradosham is a Hindu observance that falls on the 13th day of every fortnight in the Hindu calendar, bi-monthly. It’s an auspicious 3-hour period, 1.5 hours before and after sunset, and is closely connected to the worship of Shiva. There are two Pradoshams in a month, one during the waxing moon (Krishna Paksha) and the […]

THEIPIRAI ASHTAMI (2025 -2026)

Theipirai Ashtami is a significant day in Hinduism, specifically devoted to the worship of Lord Kala Bhairava, a manifestation of Lord Shiva. It’s the eighth day of the waning moon (Krishna Paksha) in the lunar calendar, and is considered an auspicious time for spiritual growth, seeking blessings for success, wealth, health, and obstacle removal. […]

THIRUVILA- UTSAVAM – 2026