

It is said who worships him on Kirthigai Nakshathram on Tuesday is very auspicious. Aaslesha Bali, Sarpa Samskara with nagapathista samarpa are major prayers here.There is a famous temple called Malai Mandir on a hill.

In simple terms, the Shasti coming during the increasing or growing phase. The Shasti coming after Amavasya (new moon night) is the one meant for fasting. One Shasthi after Amavasya and another after Purnima (Pournami). There are two Shastis in a Hindu lunar month. VA - Wash away your physical discomforts, debts and competitions. Shasti Vratam or Upvaas is an important fast dedicated to Lord Muruga or Kartikeya.SA - Gains you the ability to attract all people to your side.It signifies the 6 syllables which represents 6 aspects in life: We can access the energy of Skanda by learning the secret of Powerful Mantra “Om Saravanabava“. Muruga is the lord of courage and gallant spirit, and people who are fearful by nature and lack courage should pray to this lord, for getting the confidence to. Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda or Karthikeya is the chief commander of the great divine army, a fine, dynamic soldier of the within, a fearless defender of righteousness. The Krithigai star or Nakshatram is considered highly auspicious to worship Lord Murugan. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi granted Kaarthigai pengal boon that special poojas for Lord Muruga will be held in every Krithigai nakshatra. On Devas request, Murugan made the goat his mount. He was able to control the goat easily by catching firmly its horns. Veerabahu, on Murugans command, searched for the goat and reached Brahmas abode. In the meanwhile, the goat reached Brahmaloka. Hence Lord Muruga is also called Lord Shanmuga. Narada and other celestials prayed to Muruga to help them. Kaarthigai Pengal took care of the six babies from Lotus flowers in Saravana poigai.When Lord Muruga attained boyhood, Goddess Parvati took six babies from Kaarthigai Pengal and made them to single boy with six faces. According to them Murugan never hesitates to come to the aid of a devotee when called upon in piety or distress.

Lord Muruga is the God of War and the patron deity of the Tamil land. He is worshipped particularly among the South Indians both India and abroad. Agni and Vaayu deva carried the six Flames of Lord Muruga to the Saravana Poigai.… Lord Muruga is also known by the names Kartikeya, Skanda, Guha and Subramanya. According to Skanda Purana, Lord Muruga took birth from third eye of Lord Shiva as six flames. Lord Kartikeya or Lord Murugan is the younger son of God Shiva and Devi Parvati.
