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Murugan Temples & Festivals
Arupadai Veedu Murugan temples. Thai Poosam, Skanda Sashti, Karthigai Deepam - Panchangam-based festival date calculation.
🎉 Major Murugan Festivals
🌟 Thai Poosam
Thai Poosam is NOT based on a fixed Gregorian date. It falls when Poosam Nakshatra prevails at sunrise during Thai month. Accurate Panchangam calculation is essential.
Nakshatra-based⚔️ Skanda Sashti
Occurs on Shukla Paksha Sashti Tithi (6th Tithi) during Aippasi month. The 6-day vrata concludes on Sashti Tithi. Thiruchendur Soorasamharam happens at sunset tithi timing.
Tithi-based✨ Krittika Nakshatra
Murugan was raised by the six Krittika stars (Pleiades), hence called Karthikeya. Krittika Nakshatra days, especially on Tuesdays, are most auspicious for Murugan worship.
Nakshatra-based🛕 Arupadai Veedu Temples
📐 Panchangam Calculation - Why It Matters
- Thai Poosam: Poosam Nakshatra at sunrise - Gregorian date changes every year
- Skanda Sashti: Shukla Paksha Sashti Tithi - 6-day vrata period
- Tuesday + Krittika: Mars rules Murugan, combined with Krittika Nakshatra is most auspicious
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How is Thai Poosam calculated?
Thai Poosam is NOT based on a fixed Gregorian date. It falls when Poosam Nakshatra prevails at sunrise during Thai month. Accurate Panchangam calculation is essential. The Nakshatra ending time is crucial.
How is Skanda Sashti calculated?
Skanda Sashti occurs on Shukla Paksha Sashti Tithi (6th Tithi) during Aippasi month. The 6-day vrata concludes on Sashti Tithi. Thiruchendur Soorasamharam happens at sunset tithi timing.
Why is Krittika Nakshatra important for Murugan?
Murugan was raised by the six Krittika stars (Pleiades), hence called Karthikeya. Krittika Nakshatra days, especially on Tuesdays, are most auspicious for Murugan worship.