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About this festival

Festival celebrating Lord Murugan's victory over evil

भगवान मुरुगन की बुराई पर विजय का त्योहार

Key significance

• Kavadi procession (South India)
• fasting
• prayers

How to observe

• Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
• Include: Kavadi procession (South India).
• Include: fasting.
• Include: prayers.
• Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.

February guidance

Bhakti, austerity, and inner steadiness before spring.

• Upvas as per health and tradition
• Mantra japa and temple visit
• Quiet reflection and seva