Sashti Festival - Vel Pooja
12-Nov-2026 17:00 - 12-Nov-2026 20:00
On the auspicious occasion of Kandha Sashti Festival, Shiva Temple Manchester warmly invites devotees to participate in the sacred Vel Pooja, dedicated to Lord Murugan.
The Vel, the divine weapon of Lord Murugan, symbolises divine wisdom, courage, protection and the triumph of good over evil. This special pooja offers devotees an opportunity to seek Lord Murugan's blessings, experience the spiritual significance of Kandha Sashti and participate in traditional devotional rituals.
Event Details:
- Date: Thursday, 12th November 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Shiva Temple Manchester, Brook House, Weybrook Road, Stockport, Manchester, M19 2QD.
Important Registration Notice:
Due to venue capacity constraints, temple attendance is restricted to 150 registered participants only. Vel Pooja participation is separately restricted to 20 devotees only.
Advance registration is mandatory. Devotees are kindly requested to register in advance to secure their place.
Event Highlights
- Vel Pooja: Participate in the sacred worship of Lord Murugan's divine Vel.
- Vel Maral & Kanda Sashti Kavasam: Experience traditional devotional prayers and chanting.
- Archanai: Offer prayers and seek the divine blessings of Lord Murugan.
- Prasadam: Receive blessed prasadam following the pooja.
- Spiritual Experience: Join fellow devotees in an uplifting atmosphere of devotion, prayer and community celebration.
Sponsorship Opportunities:
- Event Sponsor – £121
- Annadhanam – £101
- Flowers – £75
- Pooja Items – £61
- Vel Pooja – £31
We warmly welcome devotees to join us for this auspicious celebration and receive the divine grace of Lord Murugan.
வெற்றிவேல் முருகனுக்கு அரோகரா! 🙏🏽
DETAILS
Date:
12-Nov-2026
Time:
17:00 - 20:00
VENUE
- Date: Thursday, 12th November 2026
- Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
- Venue: Shiva Temple Manchester, Brook House, Weybrook Road, Stockport, Manchester, M19 2QD.
ORGANIZER
Shiva Temple Manchester
Email:info@shivatemplemanchester.co.uk