Whose festival is Vaikasi Visakam?

Murugan's. It falls on Visakam nakshatra in Vaikasi, his birth star, in May or June. All six of his principal temples in Tamil Nadu hold major celebrations. Palani's panchamirtham prasadam is particularly associated with it.

Vaikasi Visakam

Tamil

वैकासी विशाकम · વૈકાસી વિશાકમ

2026

30 May 2026

Saturday · Shukla Chaturdashi

Tithi begins09:51 AM · 29 May

Tithi ends11:58 AM

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About

Lord Murugan's birthday celebrated in Vaikasi month when Vishaka star rises. Grand festivals at Palani & Tiruchendur.

Falls on: Visakam (Vishakha) nakshatra in Vaikasi month, May or June

What it is

Murugan's birth star. The six Krittikas nursed the six sparks from Shiva's third eye, and Parvati merged them into one six-faced child. All six Arupadai Veedu temples, Palani, Tiruchendur, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, Pazhamudircholai, Thiruparankundram, hold major observances.

Food

Panchamirtham at Palani is famous; sandal paste abhishekam.

Common questions

Whose festival is Vaikasi Visakam?: Murugan's. It falls on Visakam nakshatra in Vaikasi, his birth star, in May or June. All six of his principal temples in Tamil Nadu hold major celebrations. Palani's panchamirtham prasadam is particularly associated with it.

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