Here is a simple method to perform Skanda Shasti Puja at home. You can do this Puja on all six days of the Skanda Shasti Vratam or on the Soorasamharam day. Before beginning any Hindu puja try to create a calm and pleasant atmosphere. Try to keep all the puja items near you. Puja Items Needed Small murti (idol) or picture of Ganesha A vel or picture of Lord Subrahmanya Sandal Paste, water, turmeric, kumkum, flowers and usual puja items After bath, clean the puja area. First pray to Lord Ganesha for removing all obstacles. Now the main Puja begins First meditate on Lord Muruga – You can do this silently or by chanting Om vali devasena samedha Shri Subrahmanya Swaamine namaha dhyaayaamii Now invoke Lord Muruga – Take the idol or picture or Vel and keep it near you or hold it in your hands. You can silently pray to Muruga or chant Om Vali devasena… swaamine namaha aavaahayaamii Now you can place the idol in the appropriate place chosen by yo