⭐ Krittika Vratam: Pomona, California
Sect: Smartha
📍 Pomona, California, America (United States)
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About
Krittika Vratam is a monthly observance dedicated to Lord Skanda (Murugan, Kartikeya, Subramanya), celebrated on the day Krittika Nakshatra prevails. Because the Moon transits Krittika roughly every 27-28 days, this vratam recurs about thirteen times a year.
Krittika Nakshatra, ruled by the fire-god Agni, is closely linked to Kartikeya's own birth story: he was raised by the six Krittika mothers (the Pleiades), which is why he is also known as Shanmukha ("six-faced"). Devotees observe a fast on this day and offer prayers to Murugan seeking courage, protection from obstacles, and spiritual growth. Many temples dedicated to Murugan hold special abhishekams and poojas on Krittika days.
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Lord Skanda / Murugan
Son of Shiva and Parvati, commander of the devas' armies, closely associated with Krittika Nakshatra through his birth story.
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Krittika Nakshatra
Ruled by Agni, represented by a flame or razor; among the most auspicious nakshatras for worship of Kartikeya.
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Monthly Recurrence
Recurs roughly every 27-28 days as the Moon transits Krittika Nakshatra -- about thirteen times a year.
Mantras
ॐ शरवणभवाय नमः॥
Oṃ Śaravaṇabhavāya Namaḥ
Traditional Kartikeya/Skanda mantra
ॐ कार्तिकेयाय नमः॥
Oṃ Kārtikeyāya Namaḥ
Traditional Kartikeya/Skanda mantra
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महासेनाय धीमहि तन्नो स्कन्दः प्रचोदयात्॥
Oṃ Tatpuruṣāya Vidmahe Mahāsenāya Dhīmahi Tanno Skandaḥ Pracodayāt
Skanda Gayatri Mantra
See the Subramanyam Shashti page for the full 5-mantra set (Subrahmanya Pancharatna Stotram, Sri Shanmukha Pancharatna Stuti).
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