CAZENOVIA, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Nicole Woodruff first visited the Haven at Skanda last spring. In the space of just nine months, the army veteran went from volunteer to board president to owner.

Skanda Sashti, celebrated on March 4, 2025, honors Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Surapadma. This festival symbolizes triumph over evil, with rituals including fasting, prayers, and ...