Today, devotees in AP, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu celebrate Subramanya Shashti, known as Skanda Shashti, in a grand manner to honor Lord Murugan. Devotees observe fasting and perform pujas, seeking His blessings for courage. Lord Murugan, revered by many names including Subramanya, Kartikeya, Skanda, Kumara, and Shanmukha, is worshipped with great devotion.