Skanda Shashti Celebrations

Saturday, November 14, 2026
Sri Ganesh Mandir
7930 W Goeller Rd., Columbus, IN 47201

Join us for Skanda Shashti celebrations honoring Lord Subramanya. The program includes Skanda Shashti Kavasam chanting, a children’s skit, the dramatic enactment of Soora Samhaaram, and Shri Subramanya Thirukalyanam.

Event Schedule

4:30 PM: Sankalpam & Shri Subramanya Abhishekam
5:30 PM: Alankaram & Skanda Shashti Kavasam Chanting
6:00 PM: Skit by Children
6:15 PM: Dramatic Enactment of Soora Samhaaram
7:00 PM: Smt. Vimina Bhagavath Dance
7:15 PM: Shri Subramanya Abhishekam & Alankaram
7:30 PM: Shri Subramanya Thirukalyanam
8:00 PM: Sarva Devata Aarti
Annadanam

Sponsorship Opportunities

Thirukalyanam (Kalyanotsavam): $151
Annadanam: $251
Abhishekam: $51
Flowers: $51
Vastram: $51
Subramanya Archana: $21

Sponsor online: sriganeshmandir.com/skanda-shashti

What is Soora Samhaaram?

Soora Samhaaram refers to Lord Muruga’s defeat of the demon Soorapadman. Mounted on his peacock and wielding his divine spear (Vel), Lord Muruga fought Soorapadman and his forces. The event symbolizes the victory of good over evil.