Skanda Sashti Kavacham
Skanda Ṣaṣṭhī Kavacam
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Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava | Ṣaṇmukhāya Namaḥ | Śrī Skandāya Namaḥ | Subrahmanyāya Namaḥ | Kārtikeyāya Namaḥ | Guhāya Namaḥ | Kumārāya Namaḥ ॥ (Tamil — phonetic) Tudiporku Valvinai Pom Tunpam Pom Nenjil Payam Pom Nilai Ketta Vazvu Pom Kandan Tunai Endrum Nam Kuda Iruppan Sashti Kavacham Padipporku Sandosham Nilaikkum ॥ Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava Oṃ Śaravaṇabhava ॥ Śaravaṇa Bhava Guru Parabrahma Ṣaṇmukha Deva Subrahmaṇya Velāyudha Śaravaṇabhava Jaya Jaya Ṣaḍānana Śaraṇam Śaraṇam ॥
About this kavacham — Murugan
Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.
How to chant
Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.