In Lord Murgan's temples, the six day Skanda Sasti (Kanda Shasti, sasti) festival begins on November 12, 2015 (Thursday). The main ritual of Soorasamharam is on the sixth day, November 5th, 2016 (Saturday). Sri Subrahmanya Valli Teyvanai Tiru Kalyanam is on November 6th, 2015 (Sunday). Shasti is the sixth day from new moon day.