Murugan, my loving mother

By Sri Skanda’s Warrior of Light 

Festivals - Adi-Thiru-Karthigai (Kiruthigai): Murugan, my loving mother

By Sri Skanda’s Warrior of Light 

The abishekam was beautiful as I expected. What isn’t beautiful about witnessing our loving Sri Skanda being spoiled with panchamritam (fruits), sweets, milk, and other extragavances? I was honoured to assist the temple priest in performing the abishekam. By Lord Skanda’s will only would this be possible. Else in other temples, I have witnessed that a second priest is usually on hand to help the main priest.

When the puja came, it was a wonderful sight. Sri Skanda was decorated with beautiful flower garlands and traditional clothing. I was also bestowed the God-given privilege of singing Pancha Puraanam and Thiruppugal.

After the puja, Sri Skanda’s devotees were fed with uppumaa prasadam. I humbly went and served each and everyone who was there, be it child or adult. Whatever they wanted I gave. I was thrilled to be serving Murugan through His devotees. At last after everyone had been served, I went to eat whatever uppumaa was left over. Unfortunately, all the uppumaa was finished. The last plate I gave was to the priest.

Satisfied that all of Murugan’s devotees were well fed, I partook of some fruit and started to eat. 

Thank you dear Lord Murugan – my loving mother. After all the food was given to your devotees, you still did not forget about me and my fast, which I observed for you. O Sri Skanda! I love you sooooo much that words always fail me at moments like this. Thank you for permitting me to feel the light of your love. May you continue you to guide, grace, love, protect, and educate me on the path to your Divine Lotus Feet.May I realize you in this birth and be graced to dedicate this body and its senses to serve you and your devotees. This is my sincerest and honest prayer, which I know you will fulfill.

AUM JAYA JAYA MAHAVIRA BHAGAVAN SRI SKANDA NAMO NAMAHA

Victory, victory to the Great Hero Lord Skanda, whom we worship