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Gold Coast Hindu Cultural Association (GCHCA) proudly celebrated their annual Navarathri (Dasara) Festival in grand style at the Albert Waterways Community Centre, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218 on 13th November2018.
Forthcoming Events:
Skanda Sashti is observed on the sixth day of the bright fortnight of the Tamil month of Aippasi (October – November). This day is dedicated to the second son of Lord Shiva– Lord Subramanya, also known as Murugan, Shanmukha and Velayudhan. Skanda Sasti commemorates the destruction of evil by the Supreme General Kartikeya, son of Shiva, and is celebrated with the dramatic enactment of Soora Samhāram.
In many places, the festival commences six days before the Sashti day and concludes on the day of the Sashti. During these days, devotees recite inspiring hymns, read stories of Subramanya, and enact the exploits of the Lord on stage.
There is no common method of Skanda Shasti fasting. Different devotees observe it differently. But there are some basic rules followed by all the devotees.
Non-vegetarian food is completely avoided during the period.
Some people also avoid garlic and onions.
Those who are observing the fast make it a point to read scriptures related to Lord Muruga or recite the Kanta Shasti Kavasam or Subramaniya Bhujangam.
Most devotees also visit Skanda temples during the period.
When it comes to Kanda Shasti fasting, some devotees only take a single meal a day.
Some take the meal at noon and others at night.
Some devotees confine to fruits and juices during the 6-day period.The fasting ends on the Sixth day.
This year Skantha Sashti starts on 8th November and concludes on 13th November 2018 with Soorasaharam.
GCHCA is celebrating Lord Murugan Katha Sashti Festival on Saturday 10th November 2018.
Prayer Time: 6.30pm – 8.30pm followed by light dinner
Date: Saturday 10th November 2018
Venue: Community Centre Hall, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, QLD 4212
You have the opportunity to sponsor this special puja and get the blessings for you and your family from the Gurukkal on this special occasion.
Please reserve your tickets for participation and bookings using the link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/skantha-shasti-puja-in-gold-coast-10-nov-2018-tickets-51806541761
Monthly Bhajan:
GCHCA Monthly bhajan will be held on 16th November 2018.
Prayer Time: 7.15pm – 8.30pm followed by light dinner
Date: Friday 16th November 2018
Venue: Community Centre Hall, 31 Discovery Drive, Helensvale, QLD 4212
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