Kanda Sashti Kavasam
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Kanda Sashti Kavasam is a popular Tamil Hindu devotional hymn composed in praise of Lord Murugan, recited especially during the Skanda Sashti festival for protection and blessings.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Hindu devotional song
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Tamil devotional hymn ⓘ religious prayer ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Kanda Shasti Kavasam
NERFINISHED
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Skanda Sashti Kavasam NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedCommunity |
Murugan devotees
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Tamil Hindus NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedConcept |
kavach (protective armor)
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vows during Skanda Sashti fast ⓘ |
| associatedDeity |
Kartikeya
NERFINISHED
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Skanda NERFINISHED ⓘ Subramanya NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedFestival | Skanda Sashti NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| culturalContext | Tamil Hindu tradition ⓘ |
| dedicatedTo | Murugan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| devotionalAspect |
expressing surrender to Murugan
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seeking Murugan’s grace ⓘ |
| devotionalFocus | Lord Murugan NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| devotionalMood | bhakti ⓘ |
| genre | devotional hymn ⓘ |
| intendedBenefit |
health and well-being
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removal of obstacles ⓘ spiritual protection ⓘ success in endeavors ⓘ |
| language | Tamil ⓘ |
| liturgicalUse |
Skanda Sashti observances
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daily worship of Murugan ⓘ |
| medium |
audio recordings
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oral recitation ⓘ printed songbooks ⓘ video devotional programs ⓘ |
| musicalUse | sung in Carnatic devotional style ⓘ |
| primaryTheme |
blessings
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devotion ⓘ protection ⓘ |
| recitationPractice |
chanted in temples
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recited in homes ⓘ sung in devotional gatherings ⓘ |
| region | Tamil Nadu NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousFunction |
protective prayer
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supplicatory hymn ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Hinduism ⓘ |
| script | Tamil script ⓘ |
| structure | versified hymn ⓘ |
| timeOfRecitation |
Skanda Sashti fasting days
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early morning worship ⓘ evening prayers ⓘ |
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