The "Kopuram" of Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple in Colombo.

The main entrance and "Kopuram" of Sri Sivasubramaniya Swamy Temple in Colombo

The males are required to remove the shirt, before entering

"Omam" is offered to the God on special day

Kantha Sashti is observed for six days beginning on the new moon of the Hindu month of Aipasi (October/November). Devotees of Lord Muruga observe a fast on those days. The Skanda Sashti Kavasam is a famous hymn that is sung particularly on this festive occasion in praise of Lord Muruga and reciting this hymn is said to shield one from ill fate.

Special "Omam" was offered to the "Kumbam" on the last day of "Kantha Sashti"

Devotees take part in the special "Omam"; Special "Omam" was offered to the "Kumbam" on the last day of "Kantha Sashti"

"Thiraiseelai"

"Thiraiseelai"

Devotees pray

Devotees at the temple

Devotees at the temple

Devotees pray, while the pooja is performed

Pooja is performed.

A young devotee reads the "Kantha Sashti Kavasam"

Another devotee reads the "Kantha Sashti Kavasam"

Male devotees, who were fasting during "Kantha Sashti" wear the "Thetpai" on the right hand for six days.
And the female devotees ,who were fasting during "Kantha Sashti" wear the "Thetpai" on the left hand for six days.

An elderly devotee reads the "Kantha Sashti Kavasam"

God Kanthan and Goddess Valli and Goddess Theivaiyanai

Special "Shanmuga Archchanai" is performed to the God Kanthan on the last day of "Kantha Sashti"

"Panchcharaththi" are being offered to the God

"Panchcharaththi" are being offered to the God

The "Kumbam" has been kept for six days

Devotees worship the "Panchcharaththi"

Devotees worship the "Panchcharaththi"

The Hindu priests say that, Hindus have to worship the "Panchchapoothangal"-Water,Land,Air,Fire and Sky.

Devotees in the temple

A female devotee is making "Maavizhakku" in the temple

"Maavizhakku" lit on ghee

"Nathaswaram" is played

"Thavil" is played

Tot devotee

Camphor is lit

Devotees worship the Camphor

"Sevvilaneer" -King coconut to be offered to God

Mangoes, To be added for "Panchamirtham"

"Panchamirtham" is being prepared

Camphor is lit