Blogs — Vaikasi Visakam

Vaikasi Visakam is one of the most auspicious and widely celebrated festivals in Tamil Nadu and among Tamil communities across the world. Observed on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June), this festival marks the divine birthday of Lord Murugan — the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, worshipped across South India as the God of War, Wisdom, and Grace. In 2026, Vaikasi Visakam falls on May 30, 2026 (Saturday). Temples across Tamil Nadu — from the towering gopurams of Thiruchendur Murugan Temple to the hillside sanctum of Palani Murugan Temple, and from Thiruthani...

Vaikasi Visakam is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Tamil Nadu. It falls in the Tamil month of Vaikasi, which typically falls in May or June, coinciding with the full moon day (Visakam).      Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birth of Lord Murugan, who is known as the God of courage, wealth, and wisdom, mainly celebrated by Tamil people all over the world. This festival holds a special place for followers of the deity Lord Murugan, also known as Lord Kartikeya in Northern states.  Lord Murugan is the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.  Birth of Lord Murugan     Vaikasi Visakam marks the auspicious occasion, the birth of Murugan, the Brave Warrior-God. He...