Skanda Shashti Kavacham, Subramanya Bhujangam and Vel Archana
For Protection and Resolving Challenges
Skanda Shashti Murugan Special
Skanda Shashti is a significant Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Skanda, the God of war and the son of Shiva and Parvati. Known by various names like Murugan, Kartikeyan, and Subramanya, this festival is observed on the Sashti Tithi of Shukla Paksha each month. Worshipping Lord Murugan is believed to fulfill all wishes and destroy enemies. Born to defeat the demon Tarakasura, Kartikeya emerged as the god of war, fulfilling a boon granted by Lord Shiva. Representing six siddhis, Lord Murugan is revered as their bestower, especially in Tamil Nadu. According to legends, Lord Murugan is also regarded as the deity of the southern direction because he chose to live in South India after leaving his heavenly abode.
As part of Skanda Shashti Murugan special, devotees perform special rituals like the Skanda Shashti Kavacham, Subramanya Bhujangam, and Vel Archana.
Skanda Shashti Kavacham is a powerful hymn seeking Lord Murugan's protection and blessings, focusing on removing obstacles and ensuring prosperity while highlighting his divine valor.
Subramanya Bhujangam, composed by Adi Shankaracharya, praises Lord Murugan's virtues and cosmic significance, bringing courage, wisdom, and spiritual liberation to those who recite it.
Vel Archana, a ritual worship of Lord Murugan's divine spear (Vel), symbolizes knowledge and courage. The Vel, a sacred weapon given by Goddess Parvati to Murugan to defeat the demon Tarakasura, is central to this ritual. Performing Vel Archana is believed to invoke blessings for victory and protection against negativity.
The significance of these rituals amplifies on the auspicious day of Skanda Shashti, bringing protection and solutions to life’s challenges. These sacred pujas will be conducted at the Sri Kavadi Pazhani Andavar Temple in Salem. Participate in this puja through Sri Mandir and receive the blessings of Lord Murugan.
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Enhance your puja experience with optional offerings like Kaal Bhairav Shringar Seva, Khappar Seva, Kashi Bhairav Aarti, Baba Adikaal Bhairav Panchamrit Abhishek, etc.
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Our experienced pandits perform the sacred puja. All Sri Mandir devotees' pujas will be conducted collectively on the day of the puja. You will receive real-time updates of the puja on your registered WhatsApp number.
Puja Video & Divine Aashirwad Box
Get the puja video within 3-4 days on WhatsApp. Receive Divine Aashirwad Box delivered to your doorstep within 8-10 days.Sri Kavadi Pazhani Andavar Temple, Salem, Tamilnadu
Initially, plans were made to construct a temple near the existing Lord Murugan temple in Pazhani. However, it was eventually decided to build the temple in Salem. On August 26, 1946, the foundation for the temple was laid, marking the beginning of its construction.
The temple was completed on January 23, 1961, and consecrated as the Sri Kavadi Pazhani Andavar Temple. Alongside the main sanctum, shrines for the Navagrahas (nine celestial deities) and other sacred spaces were added, and the Kumbabhishekam (sacred consecration ceremony) was performed. On February 1, 1971, the temple further expanded with the construction of the majestic Raja Gopuram (royal tower) and shrines for Goddess Kali, the Sun, and Moon gods. This temple is also revered as the 9th Padai Veedu (sacred abode) of Lord Murugan, making it a significant site of worship for devotees.
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Individual Puja
Package for 1 Person
Pandit Ji will call out your name and gotra during the puja sankalp, along with the names of other puja participants.Opt for additional offerings like Vastra Daan, Anna Daan, Gau Seva, or Deep Daan to be done in your name.Upon completion, a video of your puja and offering will be shared with you on your registered WhatsApp number or can be found in your booking history within 3-4 days.After the completion of the puja, a Divine Aashirwad Box containing items such as Gangajal, Sacred Thread, etc., sourced from revered Tirth sites, will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent by Sri Mandir along with your puja booking at no additional cost.Partner Puja
Package for 2 People
Pandit Ji will call out 2 names and the gotra of your family during the puja sankalp, along with the names of other puja participants.Opt for additional offerings like Vastra Daan, Anna Daan, Gau Seva, or Deep Daan to be done in your name.Upon completion, a video of your puja and offering will be shared with you on your registered WhatsApp number or can be found in your booking history within 3-4 days.After the completion of the puja, a Divine Aashirwad Box containing items such as Gangajal, Sacred Thread, etc., sourced from revered Tirth sites, will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent by Sri Mandir along with your puja booking at no additional cost.Family + Bhog
Package for 4 People
Pandit Ji will call out 4 names and the gotra of your family during the puja sankalp, along with the names of other puja participants.Bhog consisting of fruits, sweets, and dry fruits will be offered to Lord Murugan
at Sri Kavadi Pazhani Andavar Temple.Opt for additional offerings like Vastra Daan, Anna Daan, Gau Seva, or Deep Daan to be done in your name.Upon completion, a video of your puja and offering will be shared with you on your registered WhatsApp number or can be found in your booking history within 3-4 days.After the completion of the puja, a Divine Aashirwad Box containing items such as Gangajal, Sacred Thread, etc., sourced from revered Tirth sites, will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent by Sri Mandir along with your puja booking at no additional cost.Joint Family + Bhog + Flower Basket
Package for 6 People
Pandit Ji will call out 6 names and the gotra of your family during the puja sankalp, along with the names of other puja participants.Bhog consisting of fruits, sweets, and dry fruits will be offered to Lord Murugan
at Sri Kavadi Pazhani Andavar Temple along with floral tributes.Opt for additional offerings like Vastra Daan, Anna Daan, Gau Seva, or Deep Daan to be done in your name.Upon completion, a video of your puja and offering will be shared with you on your registered WhatsApp number or can be found in your booking history within 3-4 days.After the completion of the puja, a Divine Aashirwad Box containing items such as Gangajal, Sacred Thread, etc., sourced from revered Tirth sites, will be sent to your address within 8-10 days. This box will be sent by Sri Mandir along with your puja booking at no additional cost.Reviews & Ratings
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Amrita Shetty
24 March, 2025
Amazing experience and feel like blessed, so happy
Shukrutha
24 March, 2025
Very happy and pleased about the Puja, although i couldn’t attend the temple I’m delighted that I could it online & loved to hear my name and gotra Sankalp..! Thanks to Srimandir for this innovative initiative..!! Feeling blessed & Grateful 😇
Kuldeep Prakash Sunkerikar
24 March, 2025
Initially we were septic about this but based on all the updates, photos and video provided we are really happy. Keep doing the good work.
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Frequently asked Questions
Sri Mandir is the largest devotion technology company trusted by 1 Cr+ Hindus worldwide. We offer multiple services such as Praying app, Chadhava services, Puja services and Astrology services. SriMandir provides the most trusted information regarding Hindu shastras and festivals of Hindu Dharma. All our pujas are conducted by experienced pandit ji's at important pilgrim locations of India such as Haridwar, Varanasi, Kamakhya-Guwahati, Kolhapur-Mahalakshmi etc. Our experienced pandit ji's follow the right process as per the Shastras and also do your pujas with your name and gotra with the right ‘Bhava’ or emotion. The puja updates are always sent to your Whatsapp number and a recorded video is also shared with you. Additionally, prasad from the puja is delivered to your home. Hari Aum.
We would first suggest you to consult elders in your family to gather more information about your Gotra. If at all, no one in your family remembers the Gotra information, you can follow the guidance of the Shastras. As per the Shastras, if someone doesn’t know their Gotra they can consider their Gotra as Kashyap Gotra. So you can mention Kashyap Gotra in your Sankalpa form while completing the booking and proceed with your booking. Hari Aum.
Sri Mandir is trusted by 1 Cr+ Hindus worldwide. We believe that it is our responsibility and Dharma to do justice to the trust put by our users in our services. Consequently, we conduct every puja with proper rituals as defined in the shastras of that deity. All the pandit ji’s who conduct pujas for SriMandir have experience ranging from 10-30 years. The families of our pandit ji's have been working at the temple for generations and all of them revere the deity immensely. Not just the process and rituals, our pandit ji's also have the right ‘bhava’ or emotion while doing your pujas and praying for your well-being. Hari Aum.
Our pandit ji’s conducting pujas at the famous temples have exceptional knowledge and experience in Vedic rituals. Every puja through Sri Mandir is always conducted in your name and gotra, as mentioned in our Vedas. Our pandit ji will perform your puja with the right ‘bhava’ and rituals mentioned in the ancient scriptures. After completing the puja, pandit ji will pray for the well-being of your family and your success. Hari Aum.
Sri Mandir is a trusted devotional brand where we perform every puja as per the Hindu shastras. Our experienced pandits of the temple will meticulously perform the Vedic rituals in your name and gotra and pray for your happiness and success. After the completion of the rituals, we will share all the puja updates to your Whatsapp number and a video of the puja will also be shared with you. Additionally, the prasad from the puja will be delivered to your home. Hari Aum.
Sri Mandir understands your concern, therefore once the puja is completed, we will send the puja video to your Whatsapp within 4 days, capturing the sacred moments of the ritual in your name and gotra. Additionally, the divine prasad from the puja will be carefully packaged and delivered right to your doorstep. This way, you will not only experience the divine energy of the puja through the personalised video but also receive the prasad, bringing the sanctity of the ritual directly to your home. Hari Aum
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