Vaikasi Visakam
Vaikasi Visakam
According to the Tamil calendar, Lord Muruga's birthday is celebrated on Vaikasi Visakam. It is observed in the month of Vaikasi, which falls between the months of May and June on the Gregorian calendar. The Nakshatra Vishaka coincides with the full moon or Purnima on Vaikasi Visakam. ‘Vaikasi Visakam' is celebrated with pomp and grandeur not just in India but across the world, particularly in areas where Tamils have a significant presence, such as Sri Lanka, the Maldives, Singapore, and Malaysia.
The Vaiksi Pournima, also known as Vaiski Paurnima, is a sacred full moon day in the month of Vaiksi, beneath the Viskam star. The Vaiksi moonlight bathes the world in a magnificent radiance, transforming the overarching sky into something limitless and immense. The moon slowly and softly wanders the night in her silver shoon' amid our tropical sky. As she walks slowly, the translucent clouds appear to salute her. Nature's beauty is definitely revealing itself in all of its splendor. And a silence, profound and weird, comes with this curiously lovely soft light of holiness, reminding Hindus and Buddhists of the significance of this hallowed day.
The asterism Viskam is well known for being the natal star of Murukan, who is also known as Viskan. The Viska asterism is a constellation consisting of three brilliant stars whose pattern in the sky mimics the torana or entryway. The sun's spring equinox falls on the fourteenth asterism in the month of Vaiksi, which accounts for the month's scorching days.
The Buddhists, Saivites, and Vaishnavites all value Vaiksi Viskam. It is the day of Murukan's descent for the Saivites, Periyalvar's jayanti for the Vaishnavites, and the great marvels of Buddha's birth, enlightenment, and maha samadhi for the Buddhists.
History Of Vaikasi Visakam
Lord Muruga is second son of the Lord Shiva, born from his third eye in the shape of ferocious fire sparks. The fire's intensity was so high that even the Gods couldn't take it, so the embers were plunged in the river to cool off. The strong river known as "Saravana Poigai" split the light into six distinct sparkles. The celestial maidens known as "karthigai Pengal" nourished each spark into a child. Goddess Parvati then combined all of the offspring into Lord Muruga, a single male infant with twelve hands and six faces.
Lord Muruga is described as having a highly attractive, lovely, and divine demeanour, as well as a tremendous deal of intelligence and knowledge. According to the “Skanda Purana,” Lord Muruga was a very intelligent man who taught even Lord Shiva the significance of the “Pranava Mantra.” He is a brave warrior who also commands the Devas' army. In general, he exudes charm, grace, power, dedication, and kindness.