Subrahmanya Shasti Murugan Pooja
On October 06, 2025A very popular festival in South India, especially Tamil Nadu, Subrahmanya Shasti 2025 is dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya or Muruga. The son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, he is also the commander of the gods’ army.
Subrahmanya Shasti 2025 Date and Time
∙ Subrahmanya Shasti Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025
∙ Shasti Tithi Begins: 10:56 PM on November 25, 2025
∙ Shasti Tithi Ends: 12:01 AM on November 27, 2025
More About Subrahmanya Shasti
Subrahmanya Shasti, also called Subbarayudu Shasti, occurs in the Margashirsha month of the Hindu calendar. It is the Skanda Sashti falling in November month. Skanda Shasti is celebrated every month.
Subrahmanya Shasti commemorates the victory of Muruga over a demon called Tarakasura. Devotees observe Subrahmanya Shasti Vratam (fast) to invoke Muruga’s blessings for prosperity, happiness, and protection.
Subrahmanya Shasti Pooja Vidhi
Preparation
Arise early in the morning, before sunrise. Take a ritual bath and wear clean, traditional clothes.
Setting up the Altar
Install idols or images of Lord Ganesha and Subrahmanya (Murugan) on a clean platform. You can also include Subrahmanya’s spear (Vel).
Subrahmanya Shasti Vratam (Fasting)
Observe a strict fast. It can be a Nirjala or complete fast without food or water, or a partial one where fruits, milk, coconut water, or a single meal in the evening are allowed after the Pooja.
Ganapati Pooja
Invite and request Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles by lighting a lamp, incense, and offering prayers. Circle the idol seven times.
Invite Lord Subrahmanya
Invite Murugan and worship him with flowers and garlands. Chant the Subrahmanya Mantra or “Om Saravana Bhava” 108 times.
Abishekam
Perform the Abishekam (hydration ceremony) to the idol with Panchamritam, rose water, and water. Offer flowers and Neivedyam. Perform Aarti by lighting camphor.
Read the Vrat Katha
Read or listen to the Subrahmanya Shasti Vrat Katha. Try to visit a nearby Murugan temple.
Breaking the Fast
Break the fast after the Maha Evening Pooja. Distribute Prasad among friends and family.
Subrahmanya Mantra
Chant the Subbarayudu Shasti Mantra during the morning and evening Pooja.
|| Shadannam Kunkumaraktavarnam Mahamatin Divyamurvahanam |
| Rudrasya Sunum Surasainyanatham Guham Sadaa Sharanamahan Prapadye ||
Meaning:
“I take refuge in Him, who has six faces, is the colour of saffron and deep red, is of great intellect, and rides a divine peacock.”
“I always take refuge in Guha (another name for Murugan), the son of Rudra (Lord Shiva), and the leader of the gods' army.”
Subrahmanya Shasti Vratam Katha
The Vratam is undertaken by devotees to celebrate Murugan’s victory over Tarakasura. As per the legend, the powerful demon Tarakasura was harassing the gods and sages. Thanks to a boon, he could only be defeated by Lord Shiva’s son. The gods prayed to Shiva and Parvati to have a son. Born from the 3rd eye of Shiva as 6 sparks of fire, Murugan was raised by the Karthigai Penngal. Parvati fused the six infants into one child with 6 heads. Murugan became the commander of the gods’ army. On Shasti, or the sixth day of the waxing moon, he led the gods in battle against Tarakasura and his brothers. With the divine Vel or spear that Parvati had given him, he defeated the demons and restored Dharma in the universe. Thus, Subrahmanya Sashti Vratam celebrates the victory of good over evil.
Benefits of Subrahmanya Sashti
Devotees believe that observing the Subrahmanya Shasti Vratam and other rituals brings manifold benefits. Let us see what they are:
∙ Removes Planetary Doshas: Subramanya is associated with Planet Mars. Observing fast and performing the Shasti Pooja helps eliminate Sarpa Dosha, Manglik Dosha, and other Doshas linked to Mars.
∙ Brings Mental Peace to Widows and Widowers: Those who have lost their spouse can do this Pooja for alleviation of emotional pain and attaining serenity.
∙ Bestows Good Health: Subramanya Shasti Vrat detoxifies the body and mind, thereby offering good health and self-discipline.
∙ Offers Protection: The Vratam offers protection from evil spirits and negative energies.
∙ Bestows Wish-Fulfilment: It can fulfill the wishes of devotees, such as success in their career and a happy married life.
Conclusion
Subramanya Shasti is a powertime of Muruga when his devotees can easily connect with his divine energy and gain his blessings. By observing the Vratm and performing the Shasti rituals with true devotion, devotees can please Muruga and gain their heart’s desires.
