Maha kandha sashti Viratham 2026🌸 | 48 and 21 days explained

2026 Maha Kanda Sashti Viratham

The video explains how to observe the 2026 Maha Kanda Sashti viratham for either 48 or 21 days. The speaker says the 21-day option may be easier to manage and recommends choosing a routine that suits your health.

Dates

• 48-day fast: September 29 to November 15
• 21-day fast: October 26 to November 15

Before Starting

Visit a nearby Murugan temple, pray for the fast to go well, and make your personal request.

Suggested Fasting Routines

The speaker describes two options:

• Eat twice a day, skipping lunch. Milk or fruit may be taken midday if needed. This routine is suggested only for those who feel well and are unlikely to become dizzy.
• Eat three meals a day, while avoiding salt and non-vegetarian food.

Daily Worship and Offerings

Bathe, decorate Murugan’s image or shrine, and light a ghee lamp at least once a day. If possible, light it both in the morning and evening.

Offer something suitable, such as milk mixed with honey, fruit, or dates. The speaker recommends offering something sweet.

Prayer and Devotional Songs

Keep your wish in mind while lighting the lamp. The speaker also recommends singing a Thiruppugazh suited to your request, including songs associated with marriage or having a child.

Health Considerations

The speaker advises pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, older adults, and people who are unwell not to undertake the fast, emphasizing that health comes first.

Devotional Beliefs About Benefits

According to the speaker, devotees may observe the fast for wishes beyond having children, including marriage, health, finances, debt relief, and work or business concerns. These are presented as devotional beliefs.

Notable Mentions

Murugan and a nearby Murugan temple; Thiruppugazh; ghee lamps; and offerings of milk, honey, fruit, and dates. The video is explained by the narrator’s mother.