வைகாசி விசாகம்
Vaikasi Visakam
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Vaikasi Visakam celebrates the birth of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya). It is one of the most important festivals at all Murugan temples, especially the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu).
Significance
Commemorates the birth of Lord Murugan, the Tamil God of war and victory. Murugan is the presiding deity of Tamil Nadu and is worshipped as the embodiment of beauty and bravery.
Rituals & traditions
Abhishekam· அபிஷேகம்
Morning
Sacred bathing of Murugan idol
Kavadi· காவடி
Throughout day
Devotees carry kavadi to temple
Annadhanam· அன்னதானம்
Afternoon
Free food distribution at temples
How to celebrate
Visit Murugan temples, especially Palani, Thiruchendur, Swamimalai. Participate in kavadi attam. Observe fast. Attend special pujas.
When it happens
Visakam star in Vaikasi month (May-June)
Tags
- #vaikasi
- #visakam
- #murugan
- #birth
- #palani