Subramanya Shashti also known as Champa Shashti is celebrated honoring the birth of second son of Shiva named Subramanya / Skanda. It falls on the 6th day of the Hindu month of Marghashirsha, November-December in Gregorian calendar. For the festival date click here.
He was born with a purpose to kill the demon Taraka. On this day devotees immerse themselves reading stories and sing Bhajans and Kirtans / Devotional songs of Lord Subramanya. The festivities start 6 days prior to the Shashti.
People worship the snake mound with great devotion. They worship the mound with all the pooja items and pour milk into the mound.
Palani in Tamil Nadu, Ghati Subramanya, and Kukke Subramanya in Karnataka have two very popular and ancient temples dedicated to Lord Subramanya. Thousands throng this temple during this festival. Special pooja / prayers and rituals are held here.
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Hello Shantha,
Since you are a Mysorean, wanted to know 1 information from you. Do you have any idea about “Santhana Gopala Temple” near or in Mysore.. If so, Can you let me know the details so that it would be helpful…
Regards,
Pooja Bhat.
Hi Pooja,
Navneetha Krishna temple in Mallur is where childless couples pray. It is an ancient temple situated near Channapattana. Please refer the following link for more on Mallur http://www.itslife.in/2008/07/mallur
All the best,
Shantha
Shantha,
Thanks a lot for your reply and information.. 🙂
Regards,
Pooja Bhat.
Hi Pooja ,
I am sudha from Mysore.There is one temple by name SANTHANA GOPALAKRISHNA in the heart of mysore city situated behind Sri Raghavendra Swamy Mutt on N.S. Road(Shantala Cinema hall)
All the Best,
sudha
Thank you Sudha for the information. Now, I remember this temple. I used to attend Carnatic classical music classes conducted by Mrs. Rama right opposite to the temple.
Regards,
Shantha
Hi Sudha,
Thank you for the information regarding ‘Santhana Gopala Temple’. Will visit the place soon.. 🙂
Somebody had suggested me this place near Mysore, but didnt know the exact address.. Hope this helps me.. 🙂
Thanks again,
Pooja Bhat.