{"id":5969,"date":"2017-06-05T12:03:25","date_gmt":"2017-06-05T06:33:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/superduperkitchen.wordpress.com\/?p=5969"},"modified":"2025-07-15T12:22:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T06:52:47","slug":"vaikasi-visakam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/superduper-kitchen.com\/index.php\/2017\/06\/05\/vaikasi-visakam\/dadpinfo\/","title":{"rendered":"Vaikasi Visakam"},"content":{"rendered":"

Vaikasi Visakam is important to the Saivites, Vaishnavites and the Buddhists. To the Saivites, it is the day of the descent of Murugan, to the Vaishnavites it is Periyalvar’s jayanti. To the Buddhists it is the day of the great miracles of nativity, enlightenment and maha samadhi of Buddha.<\/p>\n

Descent of Murugan<\/h3>\n

The descent of Murugan is referred to as the Shanmuga avat\u0101ram. This descent was in answer to a prayer by the devas to rid the world of adharma caused by the three asura brothers, Soorapadman, Singamuhan and T\u0101rakan. These brothers had obtaind great powers through intense penance and were harassing the devas. The devas appealed to Siva for help. Tradition has it that Siva added a sixth face to the existing five faces and this incident is spoken of in the celebrated work of Saint Kumaraguruparar as:<\/p>\n

Ainthu mukaththodatho mukamum thanthu
\nTirumukangal \u0101r\u0101ki.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Saint Tirumular in his Magnum Opus, the Tirumantiram, over two thousand years ago referred to this Divine incident as:<\/p>\n

\u0100me pir\u0101n mukamainthodu m\u0101ruya
\nR\u0101me pir\u0101nuk kathomukam\u0101rula.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Story of his Birth<\/h3>\n

From the forehead, Siva emitted six sparks of fire which enveloped the world with lustre. These sparks were carried by V\u0101yu and Agni to the Ganges which pushed them into Lake Saravana Poigai filled with lotuses and reeds. Philosophically the lotus represents the pure heart and the reeds represent the network of nerves in man’s physical body. Symbolically, the Divine Effulgence in the lake with its lotuses and reeds, are within each one. As Light and Life this Reality abides in the body, breath, senses, mind, intelligence and ego. These six facets of the human complex represents the six faces of Shanmugan.<\/p>\n

In the lake, the sparks transformed into six Divine children, and six K\u0101rtika maidens\u2014popularly known as Karthigai Pengal\u2014nursed them. The Divine Mother then embraced the children, and they united into one form with six faces and twelve hands. And thus descended Shanmugan, the incarnation of pure consciousness and divine knowledge on the pournima (paruvam) in the month of Vaik\u0101si.<\/p>\n

Saint Kachchiappah Sivachariyar beautifully portrays the descent as, \u2018With form and formlessness, without a beginning and as one and many, stood the column of Light, the Supreme Brahman, who with six merciful faces and twelve arms took the Divine Incarnation as Murukan for the redemption of the world,’<\/p>\n

Aruvamum uruvum\u0101ki an\u0101thiy\u0101i palav\u0101i onr\u0101i
\nBrahmam\u0101i ninra sothi pilambathor meniy\u0101kak
\nKarunaikoor mukangal \u0101rum karangal pannirendu konde
\nOru thiruMurukan vandh\u0101ngu udhiththanan ulakam uyya.<\/em>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

He then says, \u2018That ever pure, Omnipresent Siva\u2014whom speech, mind, or even the Vedas cannot comprehend\u2014assumed the form of six sweet babies and gracefully seated Himself on six lotus flowers in the Saravana Lake.<\/p>\n

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How Murugan is Worshipped on Vaikasi Visakam and other days<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Devotees worship Murugan by calling Him various names, such as Subramanyan, Shanmugan, Karthikeyan, Guhan, Saravanapavan, and Arumugan. As Murugan, He remains ever youthful and radiant; as Subramanyan, He embodies the omnipresent spirit of the universe, the essence from which all things emerge, exist, and eventually dissolve. He rides a peacock and wields His Vel (spear), often appearing alongside His Divine Consorts, Devayani and Valli. As Shanmugan, Murugan descends to destroy adharma (unrighteousness), while as Karthikeyan, the K\u0101rtika maidens care for Him.\u00a0Known as Guhan, He resides in the depths of one’s heart. Saravanapavan signifies His association with Lake Saravana Poigai, and Arumugan refers to His six faces.<\/p>\n

Traditionally, people describe Murugan as Ceyon, a deity with a reddish hue. However, the Sri Tattvanidhi depicts Him as dark blue, holding the Vel and sometimes accompanied by His consorts, Devayanai and Valli. Next to Him, the peacock grasps a snake in its claws, symbolizing infinity. The blue color reflects the infinite, much like the vastness of the sky or ocean. Murugan, as Guhan, represents this infinite reality within the heart, expressing Itself through the mind and the five senses, symbolized by His six faces \u2013 Shan (six)-mukham (faces).<\/p>\n

Symbolism of the Peacock, Vel, and Serpent<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The peacock symbolizes vanity and pride, while the serpent represents ego and the worldly desires that distract the mind. Ego, born out of ignorance, must be restrained and transformed to seek the truth. The peacock gripping the serpent conveys this message. The Vel, Murugan\u2019s spear, represents wisdom and the power to eliminate negative tendencies that obscure the divine self. The Vel symbolizes Jn\u0101na Sakti (power of knowledge), His consort Valli embodies Ichch\u0101 Sakti (power of will), and Devayanai represents Kriya Sakti (power of action and immortality).<\/p>\n

These three divine powers help eradicate the ego, symbolized by the demon Soorapadman. Murugan\u2019s incarnation serves the purpose of eradicating adharma brought by the asuras (demons), and His battle with the asuras forms the essence of the Skanda Shashti fast. Shanmugan\u2019s manifestation represents the eternal victory of truth over falsehood and dharma over adharma. Murugan\u2019s faithful warriors, who battle these forces within or around them, reflect His divine essence (Muruga amsam).<\/p>\n

We celebrate this significance on Vaik\u0101si Vis\u0101kam, the day Murugan descended for a divine purpose.<\/p>\n

However, the message goes beyond that event, reminding us that this divine avatar continuously unfolds within every individual. Saint Arunagirinathar advises that one should draw strength and knowledge from meditating on Murugan\u2019s sacred form, even for half a minute, to receive His blessings.<\/p>\n

Sarana kamalalayaththe arai nimisha neramettil
\nTavamurai Dhy\u0101nam vaikka…<\/em><\/p>\n

Vaikasi Visakam Pooja<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated for ten days in Lord Muruga temples with special pujas and homas. A chariot festival, where devotees pull the chariots, takes place on this day.<\/p>\n

At home, families perform special pujas for Lord Muruga. They clean and decorate His idols, portraits, and paintings. We follow regular puja rituals and make Sarkarai Pongal, as a special prasad. Devotees also visit nearby Murugan shrines to perform pujas and offer prayers.<\/p>\n

Chanting prayers on Vaikasi Visakam such as Kanda Sashti Kavacham, Subrahmanya Bhujangam, and Shanmukha Kavacham is common on this day. Some people organize elaborate Sahasranama Archana and invite priests to conduct special pujas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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