வலைப்பதிவுகள் — Vaikasi Visakam

Vaikasi Visakam is a Hindu festival celebrated primarily in Southern Indian states. 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 Hindu deity Murugan, also known as Lord Kartikeya in Northern states.  Lord Murugan is the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati.  In Tamil Nadu, Lord Murugan is addressed with different names such as Kathirvelan, Saravanan, Subramanya,...