బ్లాగులు — Lord Murugan

After the grand Kumbabhishekam ceremony at Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, a spiritual wave has spread across Tamil Nadu, with over 114 temples performing Kumbabhishekams. Now, the sacred spotlight turns to Thiruparankundram, the first of the six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) of Lord Murugan, where preparations for the Maha Kumbabhishekam are underway in a grand and well-organized manner. The Yagasalai Poojas have already commenced, marking the beginning of this auspicious occasion.  Why Thiruparankundram Is So Special  Thiruparankundram is not just a Murugan temple, it is where divinity meets devotion. It is the very place where Lord Murugan married Deivanai, the daughter of Indra, after...

In a magnificent and spiritually uplifting event, the Maha Kumbabishekam ceremony was performed today at the Tiruchendur Subramanya Swamy Temple, one of the six revered Arupadai Veedu (battle abodes) of Lord Murugan. This sacred ritual, held after a gap of nearly 16 years, took place between 6:15 AM and 6:50 AM, drawing thousands of devotees, saints, scholars, and spiritual seekers from across the world. During the sacred preparations for the Kumbabishekam at Thiruchendur, a divine moment unfolded — a peacock, revered as Lord Murugan’s vahana, graced the temple grounds. Devotees stood in awe, their hearts overwhelmed, believing Lord Murugan Himself, silently...

Aadi Krithigai is one of the important festivals celebrated in Tamil culture, primarily dedicated to Lord Murugan or Subramanya. Lord Murugan is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati; he is also revered for his courage and wisdom. Aadi Krithigai is considered a highly auspicious day to celebrate Lord Murugan. Aadi is the first month of Dakshinayana punyakalam, the period when the sun god shifts his direction from north to south. Krithigai is the star or nakshatra of Lord Murugan. Observed during the Tamil month of Aadi, which falls between mid-July and mid-August, this festival holds immense spiritual significance.   ...

Lord Murugan, also known by names such as Ceyon, Kumaran, and Skanda, holds a unique and exalted place in Tamil spiritual and cultural history. Long before his integration into the broader Indian Puranic traditions as the son of Shiva and Parvati, Murugan was the primary deity of the ancient Tamils. He was worshipped with intense devotion as a nature god, war god, and the divine protector of hills and warriors.  Origins of Murugan Worship in Tamilakam  The ancient Tamil people lived in close harmony with nature. Observing the grandeur and rhythmic beauty of the natural world, they believed in the...

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...