Vaikasi Visakam is the most prominent Tamil festival celebrated mainly in South India. This festival is celebrated during a certain nakshatra called Visakam and devotees keep fast on this special day and worship Lord Murugan. This day is considered one of the most auspicious days. This festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan. According to the Tamil calendar, it will be celebrated during the month of Vaikasi. This year, Vaikshashi Vishakam is being celebrated on the full moon date of May 30, 2026.
Vaikasi Visakam 2026: Date And Time
Visakam Nakshatra Start – May 29, 2026 – 10:38 am Visakam Nakshatram ends – May 30, 2026 – 01:20 PM
Vacasi Visakam 2026 : Importance
According to the scriptures, Vaikasi Visakam is one of the most prominent festivals celebrated in South India. This day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan. This day is completely dedicated to the worship of Lord Murugan and devotees pray with true heart to please him on this special day. In North India, Lord Murugan is called Kartikeya, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. He is known as the chief commander and warrior god of all the gods, born with the purpose of killing the demon Tarakasura.Lord Karthikeya has six faces and rides on a peacock. He provides protection to all the devotees who worship him with devotion and purity. He is a symbol of courage and fearlessness.
Vaikasi Vishakam 2026: How is it celebrated?
This day is celebrated with great grandeur and enthusiasm mainly in South India. People decorate their homes with rangoli, flowers and toranas and prepare various dishes to offer to Lord Karthikeya. This day symbolizes the victory of good over evil. People visit the temple and offer milk, coconut and sweets to Lord Murugan.
