2021#Sashti fasting in Tiruchendur during the waxing Sashti#Devotees are not permitted!!!
It is very special to have Sashti fasting on the Sashti day which comes in the month of Karthika. Although Sashti Tithi falls on the 6th day of each month after the full moon and the new moon. This Kandha Sashti fasting, followed by the Surasamhara event, is usually held in the 6th Battalion of Lord Murugan's Six Houses at Thiruchendur. Thursday, november 4 - Kandha Sashti fast begins. The Surasamaharam event will be held at all the Murugan temples on Tuesday, november 9th. Married to Lord Murugan on Wednesday, november 10th. Sashti fasting is very special in Thiruchendur. Thousands of devotees fast at the temple premises every year and it is customary for millions of devotees to witness the Surasamara event.
The temple administration has imposed several restrictions on the attendance of devotees this year due to corona fears. Private organizations are not allowed to donate. Every year, millions of devotees gather at the Surasamharam event held at thiruchendur beach. Devotees have been denied permission to attend the Surasamaharam and Tirukkalyana events on november 9 this year. television has been asked to watch the event on its website. As a result, devotees of Lord Murugan have not been able to witness these important events in person this year.
