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What is meant by Vaikasi Visakam?
Vaikasi Visakam marks the birth anniversary of Lord Muruga, who is also known as God of Courage, Wealth and Wisdom. This festival is mainly celebrated by Tamilians all over the world. Lord Muruga is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and brother of Lord Ganesha.
Who is the Lord of Visakam?
Lord Murugan
Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan. This year, it is going to be celebrated on Sunday, 12th June, 2022. Lord Murugan is the chief deity of the ancient Tamils of South India. He is the Lord of beauty, wisdom and courage.
What should we do on Vaikasi Visakam?
Vaikasi Visakam: Celebration and timings for 2020 Many devotees gather at temples and participate in various poojas and seek blessings from Lord Muruga. People celebrating the day indoors, observe fast, and resort to milk and fruits. That is accompanied by chanting prayers, mantras, and singing hymns for the almighty.
What is meant by Panguni Uthiram?
Panguni Uthiram is a famous festival and special to Murugan, Ayyappa, Shiva and Vishnu devotees. It falls on the day the moon transits in the asterism or nakshatram of Uthiram (tamil) in the twelfth month Panguni (பங்குனி) of the Tamil calendar.
Is Panguni Uthiram auspicious day?
Answer: The day of Panguni Uthiram is considered highly auspicious as on this day, Goddess Deivayanai married Lord Murugan, Goddess Parvati married Lord Shiva, Goddess Sita married Lord Rama and several other celestial marriages also took place. This festival is celebrated by Tamil Hindus across the world.
Why is Panguni Uthiram special for Murugan?
Significance. This month is special because the Uthiram nakshatram coincides with the full moon. This full moon signifies the marriage of Parvati and Parameswara (Lord Shiva), Murugan and Deivanai, and Aandaal (Kothai) and Rangamannar.
How do you pray to Murugan?
You may chant the following Mantras and Shlokas dedicated to Lord Murugan to take his blessings on the auspicious day of Vaikasi Visakam.
- Sharavana Bhava Mantra. Om Sharavana Bhavaya Namaha.
- Murugan Gayatri Mantra. Om Tatpurushaya Vidhmahe. Maha Senaya Dheemahi.
- Kartikeya Pragya Vivardhana Stotram.
Are Kartikeya and Ayyappa same?
No. Both are different. Ayyappa is a bachelor and Karthikeya is worshipped with two Devis- Devyani and Valli.
What is Vaikasi Visakam and why is it celebrated?
Vaikasi Visakam is a Tamil festival celebrated by tamil people in all over the world. Vaikasi Visakam (வைகாசி விசாகம்) is the birth anniversary of Lord Muruga and its celebrated during Visakam Nakshatra in Tamil month Vaikasi. Lord Muruga is the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.
When does Vaikasi Masam Tamil calendar start and end?
Vaikasi Masam Tamil Calendar Starts on 15th May 2022 Sunday and ends on 14th June 2022 Tuesday English Calendar for Vaikasi Masam Subakiruthu Year falls between May 15 and 31 and June 1 and 14
When is Vaikasi Masam subakiruthu year in English?
English Calendar for Vaikasi Masam Subakiruthu Year falls between May 15 and 31 and June 1 and 14