The festival of Soorasamharam is considered very important. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva's son Murugan Swami i.e. Karthikeya ji. On this auspicious day, devotees worship Lord Skanda and observe a strict fast for him. This festival is mainly celebrated in Tamil Nadu. According to the Vedic calendar, this year the Shashthi Tithi of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month (Soorasamharam 2024) is being celebrated on 7 November 2024, which has its own special significance, so let us know the main things related to this festival.

Soorasamharam Puja Rules (Soorasamharam 2024 Puja Vidhi)

During this time, devotees observe strict fasting . It is believed that it purifies the body and mind, which pleases Lord Murugan. So wake up in the morning and clean the house and the place of worship. Decorate the house with rangoli and flowers etc. Install the idol of Lord Skanda. Bathe him with Gangajal. Apply sandalwood tilak. Offer a garland of yellow flowers. Light a ghee lamp in front of him. Offer fruits, sweets etc. Chant Vedic mantras. Conclude the worship with Aarti.

Blow the conch. Apologize for mistakes made during the puja. Completely avoid tamasic things. Also, definitely visit the temple of Lord Murugan and do some charity . By observing this fast, harmony, peace and all kinds of material happiness are attained.

Murugan Swami Worship Mantra (Soorasamharam 2024 Mantra)

• Dev Senapate Skanda Kartikeya Bhavodbhava.
• Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahasainya Dhimahi Tanno Skanda Prachodayat.
• Om Sharvana-Bhavaya Namah: Gyan Shaktidhara Skanda Valliikalyana Sundara Devasena Manah Kanta Kartikeya Namostute.

Auspicious time (Soorasamharam 2024 Auspicious time)

According to the Hindu calendar, Vijay Muhurat will be from 01:54 pm to 02:37 pm. At the same time, the twilight muhurat will be from 05:32 pm to 05:38 pm. It is said that any kind of worship and auspicious work can be done at this time.