They are of plaster and stucco, 7 feet, 6 inches in height and placed over a pedestal base 5 feet wide and 45 feet long. The finials stoopis at the top are nine in number in consonance with the number of storeys as a general rule with such temples. Attaining the Lord who gives blessings to finish off all the problems must be the objective of the heart. The objective of this kandha sashti kavasam is given in these two lines. The Kumbabisheka for this temple was held recently in July, after this many new schemes was implemented in this temple. It is easily accessible either by bus or car. The raja gopuram of Thiruchendur murugan temple. In the last line of the stanza Devaraya Swamigal says the benefits of this kavasam and goes to the first line. All the bad karma accumulated over many cycles of births and which is still following and burdening us will go away if we recite this kavasam.Īll their sorrows will go away. The benefits that one gets by reciting this kavasam is given in the first stanza. This rare and valuable treasure helps one to be successful in our daily lives. It is sung particularly on festive occasions, such as during Kanthar Sashti in October-November. It is composed by Sri Devaraya Swamigal and helps one to obtain the grace of the Lord. The one we are going to study is the kavasam of Thiruchendur. Some people also avoid garlic and onions. Non-vegetarian food is completely avoided during the period. But there are some basic rules followed by all the devotees. Different devotees observe it differently. There is no common method of Skanda Shasti fasting. It is observed in the Tamil month of Aippasi and most devotees fast during the 6-day period.

Kandha sasti kavasam lyrics