Origin of Skanda Shasti Festival

The Story of Kanda Sashti – Origin of Skanda Shasti Festival

The Story of Kanda Sashti – Origin of Skanda Shasti Festival Skanda Shasti festival like most other Hindu festivals celebrates the victory of good over evil. Skanda is also known as Lord Muruga, Subramanya, Kartikeaya and Kartik. Skanda Puranam narrates the origin of Kanda Sashti fasting. According to Skanda Puranam, the longest …