It is customary to begin with a pooja to Lord Vigneswara whenever a new beginning is made.
Special Abhishekams and poojas are performed for Pancha Mukha Heramaba Ganapathy, Kamala Siddhi Vinayakar on every Chaturthi part from Vinayaka Chaturthi and on all important festivals. Moodhakam, Arukampul, Erukan flower, Coconuts and Milk are offered.

Apart from the Prathyankira Sarabha Sulini Homam which is performed every day, special abhishekam is performed every month to Goddess Pratankira Devi on New Moon days. Poojas, Abhishekams on Fridays of the Tamil months of Aadi & Thai, Adi puram festival, Navarathri and Deepavali. Lemon and red coloured flowers are offered apart from the Kunkuma abhishekam which is special.

The dwelling of a Rishi is an Ashram. The dharma and order set by the Siddha Purusha is the tradition of the Ashram, followed by His faithful Sishyas (disciples). H.H.Sri Shanthananda Swamigal took to sannyasa at a tender age and attained siddhi after severe tapas and extensive travel all over India. He established the Bhuvaneswari Adhistanam first at Pudukottai. In 1970 Om Sri Skandasramam, Salem came into being. On 24th June 1999, Sri Swamigal established Chennai Om Sri Skandasramam when the Kumbhabhishekam to the main deities in the Ashram was performed. For sixty tears, Sri Swamigal through His service to humanity has become renowned for conducting Homam’s and rare yagnas challenging conventions.

According to Hindu shastras, there is a Moolamantra for every Devathai. By reciting this as a japam, the journey of a Devotee towards merging with his Ishta-Devathai begins. A Homam is the avahanam of the Devathai in Agni when all auspicious articles are offered while simultaneously reciting the Mantra. The Mantra’s effect is at once multiplied a hundred times. The offerings to the Devathai during a Homam are multiplied infinitely. A single grain of rice that is offered in the Homam is multiplied by infinity and immediately reached the Devathai. Imagine every granary in all the worlds beginning to overflow at the offering of just one grain of rice.

Similarly, a single flower offered in the Homam is equal to covering the cosmic form of the deity with the fragrance and beauty of that flower. Thus, a Homam conducted according to strict Vedic practices becomes a multiplier of divine power.  The Devathai so satisfied with the sincerity and conduct of the Devotees has no alternative but to meet every wish and command.

An important activity of Chennai Om Sri Skandasramam is the daily conduct of Prathyangira Sarabha Soolini Koti Homam. The Homam with the Moolamantras of the presiding deities of the Ashram is conducted every day at the yagasalai as per Sri Swamigal’s directions and according to strict Vedic requirements since Kumbhabhishekam (Consecration). This Homam is conducted for the welfare of our country and to the benefit of all.

The sincere Devotee of Lord Veerasarabeshwarar is protected against All enemies, who shall be removed from his path while the howling force of a cyclone. The evil intent of his adversaries caused by their hatred will be burnt away in the raging forest fire and fruitful uggraham that precedes the arrival of Lord Veerasarabeshwar. Enemies set about demons and asuras causing depression, diseases and death. They can even weave spells of black magic around helpless Devotee. These are uprooted and torn away mercilessly by Uggra Prathyangira Devi. A neighbour, friend, or anyone can cast their evil eye or bad aspersions upon the individual.

Unpredictable obstacles and unexplained hurdles prevent the sincere devotee from reaching genuine objectives. Improper timing of actions and inauspicious influence of the graha’s create unfortunate and difficult times. The fearsome Sri Soolini Devi will ensure conquest over all the known and unknown enemies of the Devotee. The Mantras of each of these three devathai’s is equivalent to the force of a “nuclear weapon”, and this Homam seeks the protection of the oppressed Devotee from all evil and inimical forces.

Devotees are requested to come with their family, and start the Homam with the “sankalpa, in the morning when their name, Nakshtra and details of their family members also will be specially included. Lord Veerasarabeshwar the Kuladevathai of Emperors and Rulers bestows robust heakth, an alert mind and long life to those He protects. Prayers of the genuine Devotee to Lord Veerasarabheshwar soften the harsh tones of prarabdha karma. For the benefit of all mankind and protection of his near and dear ones by the “Rakshikara Devathais” of this Ashram, the Devotee may participate in the NITHYA PRATHYANGIRA SARABHA SULINI HOMAM and obtain prasadhams on payment of Rs.2500/- as Cash or DD/Cheque. Cheques may be issued to the secretary, Chennai Om Sri Skandasramam.

By making a one-time payment of Rs.25000/-to the Corpus Fund, the Donor can specify any one day in a year like a birthday, wedding anniversary or any special occasion. On this day, every year and forever this Homam will be conducted as per the traditions of this Ashram with prior intimation to the Donor and his family. This Homam will become the kavacham for your progeny for generations to come.

Shiva is supposed to be Abhishekapriya or the one who is fond of different types of abhishekams performed on him. Maha Sivarathri is celebrated grandly with special abhishekams, pujas for the four kalams apart from the pradosham which falls twice a month. Lord Shiva is offered with Vilvam leaves which is so dear to Him.

Special Poojas, abhishekams on Saturdays along with lamps lit with gingelly oil and seed are performed. Apart from this abhishekam is performed on the transit of Sani from one planetary position to another.

Poojas for Panchamukha Hanuman on Thursdays, Saturdays, Hanumanth Jayanthi are done.  Lamps lit with Ghee are offered along with Tulasi Maalai (Tulasi Garland), Vadai Maalai (Vadai Garland), Betel leaves Maalai (Betel nut leaves Garland), Sindhooram and Butter.

On every month of the Tamil star Uttiram his birth star special abhishekams are performed. On the Tamil month of Karthigai special nei (ghee) abhishekam to the deity is performed. On Makara Jothi special abhishekam is performed.

Garlands made up of lemon, arali flowers, Lemon Lamps lit with ghee or oil are offered on the raghu kalams on Tuesdays and Fridays (10:30 AM – 12:00 Noon and 3:00 – 4:30 PM) apart from special abhishekams. Poojas are also performed on Tuesdays and Fridays of the Tamil months of Aadi & Thai, Adi Puram festival, Navarathri and Deepavali.

Lord Dattatreya is considered as the Adi Guru and hence special poojas, abhishekams on Guru Vaaram i.e., on Thursdays are performed apart from the Datta Jayanthi festival and during Chaturmasya.

Guru is the giver of light and special poojas are performed every day apart from Thursdays, Jayanthi and Aradhana of Sadguru Shri Shantananda Swamigal and during Chaturmasya.

An important activity at the temple is the daily conduct of Prathyankira Sarabha Soolini Koti Homam. The Homam with the moolamantra’s of the presiding deities of the Ashram is conducted every day as per Sathguru Srimad Shanthananda Swamigal’s directions and in strict adherence to the vedic canons. This Homam is conducted for the welfare of the country and benefit of mankind.

700 slokas constituting the Durga Saptha Sathi in praise of Goddess Chandi Durga (who is the personification of Mahakali, Mahalakshmi and Mahasarasvathi) are recited at the temple every day.

Nava Varna Pooja is performed for the Sri Chakra Poorna Maha Meru on Krishna paksha / Sukla paksha Panchami, Ashtami, Navami, ChatturDasi, New moon and Full moon days to bestow prosperity.

The temple enables devotees to perform Guru Paaduka Pooja invoking the divine grace of Lord Dattatreya, Sri Judge Swamigal, Sri Swayamprakasha Swamigal and Sri Shanthananda Swamigal during Chaaturmasya (from July to September).

On every January 1st, the New Year special Homam for world peace and welfare of the people is being conducted.

Daily Annadhanam is conducted on a large scale. And on special occasions Maha Chandi Homam is conducted.