Saiva Prakasa Sabha
Events

Preserving Tamil heritage and Saiva Siddhanta philosophy since 1885.

Our Events Engaging cultural and spiritual activities for the community.

Skandasasti Festival

One of the most important annual festivals of the Sabha commemorating Lord Muruga's triumph over the demon Soorapadman. The program includes fasting, chanting, prayers, and recitation of Skanda Sashti Kavasam and Shanmuga Kavasam. Celebrated over six auspicious days in the month of Aipasi (October to November), the festival features music, discourses, and debates. Competitions for students, women, and youth are also held, with prizes distributed on the concluding day.

Pavai Vizha

Celebrated during Margazhi, this is a festival for women. They participate in early morning temple visits and bhajans at the Sabha hall, singing Thiruppavai by Aandal and Thiruvempavai by Manickavasakar. For thirty days, programs including discourses, debates, and dances are organized, emphasizing devotion and righteous living.

Maha Sivaratri

Celebrated in February or March on the 14th day of the lunar month of Palguna. Devotees fast, pray, and stay awake through the night, celebrating the wedding of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. Lord Shiva’s cosmic dance (Anandha Thandavam) is honored. The Sabha organizes recitations and Thiruvasakam reading programs during this sacred night.

Founders Day

A commemorative event honoring the Sabha’s founders, featuring seminars, discussions, and the publication of proceedings.

Library & Publication

The Sabha maintains a library with over 10,000 books on Saiva Siddhantam, Indian philosophies, and rare texts. It serves as a research reference hub. The Sabha has published several books and seminar proceedings. Notable among them is the Centenary Celebration held in 1985, marked by a violin concert by Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan and the release of significant publications.
A community center was also established at Killipalam, Trivandrum, on 35 cents of land. This venue hosts various programs and serves the Tamil-speaking community, inaugurated by then Kerala Governor B. Rachaiah.

Publications

The sabha is regularly publishing books and booklets for the benefit of Saiva Siddantha students and public.So far the institution has published 5 seminar proceedings and 12 books and booklets authored by various Tamil Scholars.
The Centenary celebrations of the Sabha were held in great Splendor in September 1985 and released Centenary seminar proceedings which is something that should be engraved in golden letters in the history of Sabha. The five day Festival was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Minister Sri R.M.Veerappan. The concert of famous violin artist Kunnakudi Vaidhyanathan was unforgettable and captivated everyone. The articles presented in the seminar and the proceedings were compiled and published as five different unitss. Establishment of community center at Killipalam, Trivandrum With the aim of expanding the activities of Sabha, 35 cents of land was purchased near Killipalam Junction, an area where Tamil speaking people are living predominantly. Within a short period Community hall have been constructed under the able leadership of the then President Sri K.Raveendran and the Board of Directors. The building was inaugurated by the then Kerala governor B.RACHAIAH. Now adays several programs are organised at this hall

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Upcoming Events

Join us for engaging discussions, workshops, and cultural celebrations.

Annual Tamil Literary Conference

March 2025

Featuring distinguished scholars and orators sharing insights on Tamil literature and Saiva philosophy.

Saiva Siddhanta Workshop

April 2025

An in-depth exploration of core philosophical teachings of Saiva Siddhanta with renowned speakers.

Cultural Fest

June 2025

Experience the vibrancy of Tamil arts, music, dance, and traditional performances.

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Rare Manuscript Exhibition

August 2025

A showcase of ancient Tamil manuscripts and historical documents curated by experts.

Community Service Drive

October 2025

Join hands in our social initiatives, including educational support and cultural awareness programs.

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