Festivals

Detroit (UTC-5)

Date

15th November 2026

Soora Samharam

Sunrise:15 Nov, 7:24 am

Tithi:

Shukla Shashti upto 3:31 PM

Shukla Saptami upto 5:50 PM +1

Nakshatra:

Uttara Ashadha upto 12:59 PM

Shravana upto 3:47 PM +1

Vasara:Sunday

About

The victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Soorapadman, observed on Kartika Shukla Shashti.

Significance:

Soora Samharam is the climax of the Skanda Sashti festival. It represents the victory of the soul over the ego and the triumph of light over darkness. Lord Murugan's defeat of the demon is a symbol of inner spiritual victory.

Rituals & Puja Vidhi:

1. Enactment: Temples perform a grand dramatic enactment of the divine battle. 2. Vel Puja: Worshipping the sacred spear (Vel) of Lord Murugan. 3. Conclusion: Devotees conclude their six-day fast after witnessing the Samharam.