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Vaikasi Visakam is the celebration of the birthday of Lord Muruga. Visakam is the 16th nakshatra among the 27 stars and it is the birth star of Muruga. It is the combination of three stars that shine brightly in the sky in the shape of a thorana or entrance.
Vaikasi Visakam 2017 date is June 7, Wednesday.
Lord Muruga was created to destroy the demonic forces on the earth. His birthday is celebrated on the day when the asterism Visakam falls on Pournami in the month of Vaikasi. Hence, we have the name Vaikasi Visakam.
Story of Vaikasi Visakam
The Legend behind Vaikasi Visakam is as follows:
Lord Muruga incarnated to destroy the demonic brothers, Surapadman, Tarakasuran and Singamugan. Tarakasuran got great boons from Lord Brahma and was torturing the Devas under his iron grip. His brothers Singamugan and Surapadman were no less evil. The Devas went to Shiva and pleaded with him for rescue.
Lord Shiva in deep meditation opened his eyes and six sparks of fire emanated from his third eye. These six sparks of fire were carried away by Vayu and Agni to the river Ganges. The holy river goddess carried the sparks to Saravana Pond which was filled with water reeds and lotuses. There, these six sparks transformed into six babies lying on six lotuses.
The six babies were taken care of by six Karthigai nymphs who transformed into a constellation of six stars by the blessings of Lord Shiva for their service later. Mother Parvathy united these six babies into one child with six faces and 12 hands. That is the reason why Muruga is called Arumugam and Shanmugan.
Significance of Vaikasi Visakam
Ø Vaikasi Visakam signifies the destruction of negative forces in life.
Ø Lord Muruga incarnated to annihilate the demons Surapadman, Singamugan and Tarakasuran who were the embodiments of adharma and by destroying them, Lord Muruga established dharma on earth.
Ø Worshipping Muruga on his birthday is very auspicious since Muruga is the God of war and strength and his complete energy is very close to earth on Vaikasi Visakam.
Ø Lord Muruga is the incarnation of spiritual enlightenment and knowledge. The devotees who worship him ardently on this day get rid of their sins and are spiritually enlightened.
Ø As Arunagirinathar says, meditating upon the form of Muruga for half a minute on Vaikasi Visakam will bestow His grace upon the devotee and bless him with prosperity wealth.
Vaikasi Visakam Vratam, 2017
Ø Observing Vaikasi Visakam vratam is like observing Ekadashi vratam. One should not eat anything during the vratam. Those who are not able to observe a complete fast can take fruits and milk.
Ø Devotees whose marriage is getting delayed or are childless are blessed with marriage or child once they observe this vratam.
Ø It is auspicious for the women to donate umbrella, food, water and buttermilk to the needy on this day while observing the vratam.
Ø As Agasthiyar, the great Tamil poet has mentioned, it is very sacred to offer red oleander flowers at the feet of LordMuruga on this day.
Ø Offering Nagalinga flowers is also very good for the devotees and while offering these Nagalinga flowers, the devotee should feed the needy.
Ø Reciting the mantra Sa Ra Va Na Bha Va will bring spiritual energy and positivity in one’s life.
Ø Reciting Subramanya Bhujangam, Kanda Sashti Kavacham, Shanmuga Kavacham will bring very positive effects for a devotee.
Celebrations of Vaikasi Visakam at Muruga Temples
Ø Temples where Muruga is the presiding deity celebrate Vaikasi Visakam as a 10-day festival of Brahmotsavam for LordMuruga.
Ø Murugan Valli Kalyana Vaibhavam is celebrated in many temples. Those who watch this ceremony get rid of the sorrows and sufferings they are facing in life.
Ø Devotees carry milk pots and kavadis to the temples of Muruga to anoint him and fulfil their vows.
Ø Taking a girivalam around Muruga temples on this day is very auspicious.
Ø Arupadaiveedu where temples of Muruga are very famous celebrate Vaikasi Visakam in a very grand manner.
Special qualities of Lord Muruga
Ø Muruga is the God of knowledge and wisdom, higher consciousness and spiritual enlightenment.
Ø He is the God of war and destroyer of negative forces in life.
Ø He is the embodiment of beauty, youthfulness, handsomeness and is the patron of Tamil Literature.
Ø Muruga has the names like Shanmugan, Arumugam, Swaminathan, Kandan, Guhan, Karthikeyan etc.
Ø Because of his six faces, Shanmugan and Arumugam are the names awarded to him.
Ø He taught the meaning of PranavaManthiram to his father and hence has been named Swaminathan.
Let us pray to Lord Muruga on Vaikasi Visakam and get rid of our sins and reach eternity with a pure soul.
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