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Lord Karthikeya Bhog: According to Drik Panchang, today is the fast of Skanda Shashthi. This fast is observed every month on the Shashthi date of Shukla Paksha. The fast of Skanda Shashthi is dedicated to Kartikeya, the eldest son of Lord Shiva, who is called the commander of the gods. There is a religious belief that by observing a fast on the day of Skanda Shashthi and worshiping Lord Kartikeya as per the rituals, one gets freedom from enemy obstacles.

Domestic troubles end. The negativity of life goes away. Success is achieved and even the spoiled work starts getting done soon. One attains happiness and prosperity by the grace of God. On the day of Skanda Shashthi, one gets the blessings of Lord Kartikeya by offering special offerings during the puja, so let us know about the offerings offered to Lord Kartikeya.

Offer these things to Lord Kartikeya

Modak: Modak is very dear to Lord Kartikeya. You can make different types of modaks and offer them as bhog.

Panchamrit: Panchamrit is made by mixing milk, curd, honey, ghee and saffron. It must be offered to God.

Fruit: Lord Kartikeya likes fruits like apple, banana, grapes, orange etc. very much. Offer these fruits to God also.

Sweets and Kheer: Offer milk and sweets made from milk like rabri, kheer etc. to Lord Kartikeya.

Pay special attention to these things related to enjoyment

Always prepare Bhog with pure hands and keep it in a clean vessel. Keep the bhog decorated and before placing it in the temple, first offer incense sticks. Keep the offering in front of Lord Kartikeya and perform aarti. Accept the food as Prasad and distribute it among the people.

Importance of offering food to Lord Kartikeya

By offering special offerings to Lord Kartikeya on the day of Skanda Shashthi, one receives his blessings and blessings. With this, enemies are defeated and difficulties in life go away. Worshiping with rituals on the day of Skanda Shashthi calms the mind and increases self-confidence. Mantras of Lord Kartikeya should also be chanted on this day.

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Varun Kumar

Varun Kumar has been a part of the journalism world for the last five years. In the year 2021, he completed his studies in Mass Communication from Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication. After this, he started journalism with Prabhasakshi News website and then became a part of ABP News. Now working with the Dharma team of TV9 Digital.

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