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Vaikasi Visakam – The Festival of Birth Anniversary of Lord Muruga

by Guruji-GF, posted in Hindu Festivals

Hari Om Vaikasi Visakam (Vishakam), which falls in the month of Vaisaki, according to the Hindu calendar, will be celebrated usually in the month of May-June. The auspicious day marks the birth anniversary of Lord Muruga or (Skanda or Karthikeya or Subramanya). Devotees celebrate this day with great glory and reverence to Lord Muruga by performing … Continue reading Vaikasi Visakam – The Festival of Birth Anniversary of Lord Muruga

Sri Karttikeya and Tarakasura

by Guruji-GF, posted in Devotion, Lord Muruga, Vedic Concepts, Faith and Karma

Hari Om Sri Karttikeya and Tarakasura According to Skanda Maha Purana—Mahesvar Khanda After Bali, Kal Khanja, Maharoudra, Kalakeya, Nivata Kavacha, etc., were born as enemies to Indra. Tarakasura, son of Namuchi, did severe Tapasya or penance. Brahma was pleased. Tarakasura wanted to be Ajar, Amar and Ajeya (imperishable, immortal and invincible). Brahma gave him the … Continue reading Sri Karttikeya and Tarakasura