Imagine this: It’s a full moon night, somewhere in Tamil Nadu, the wind wooshes and skies hum, and there is sandalwood smoke lingering in the air. Soft clang of temple bells fills the atmosphere, and there is a palpable buzz of devotion, you can feel in your veins. Why? Because it’s Vaikasi Visakam, the cosmic birthday of Lord Murugan aka Kartikeya, the OG warrior-God who rides a peacock and is popular for not doing things halfway.

Vaikasi Visakam falls in the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June), and is more than a line in the calendar. It is a deeply symbolic occasion that marks the arrival of divine strategy and courage in human form. And if you have ever wondered whether the universe really throws birthday parties, trust Tamil traditions to say yes. It’s a celebration with fire rituals, flower showers, and spiritual energy enough to light up a small town.

But who exactly is Lord Murugan?

Think of Lord Murugan as the spiritual equivalent of your favourite underdog turned legend. Child of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Lord Murugan was born with a Vel (spear) and a purpose. But what was his mission? To knock the life out of the demon Surapadman, who had been bothering the gods like a bad wi-fi signal in your apartment building. Vedic astrology and mythology say that Lord Murugan was born from six sparks from Shiva’s third eye, which were lovingly nurtured by the Krittika stars and fused into a radiant boy. Hence, his other names, Shanmugam, Arumugam, and so on, basically all meaning ‘the six-faced one.’ It is said that Lord Murugan’s birth realigned cosmic chaos, making him the poster child for valour, wisdom, and spiritual swag.

Time and date for Vaikasi Visakam 2025

This year, Vaikasi Visakam will fall on June 9, which is a Monday. Visakam Nakshatra Beginning time: June 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM Visakam Nakshatra Ending time: June 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM

Rituals to follow on Vaikasi Visakam

Now here is your go-to to-do list, if you’re planning to celebrate in Vaikasi Visakam 2025 (which, by the way, falls on June 9 this year):

• Start with a fast, if you can. Some people go all in and observe a full-day fast, while others keep it chill with fruits, milk, or one humble meal. Choose what category you want to mingle with. Both works. • Visit a Murugan temple, especially the famous Arupadai Veedu (Lord Murugan’s six holy shrines). Expect processions, special abhishekams, and more chants than in a Taylor Swift concert. • Say the fire mantra, Om Saravanabhava and you can also listen to Kanda Sashti Kavasam on loop. • Want good karma (who doesn’t)? Hand out buttermilk, panakam, or umbrellas to people in need. It is believed to bring blessings for marriage, progeny, and even a stable wi-fi signal (just kidding, but kinda it does).

Why you should actually care about Vaikasi Visakam

You might be wondering, what does an ancient warrior-god got to do with your life and why this day is important at all? The answer to your question is that lord Murugan is basically the energy you tap into when you need a breakthrough. Whether it is dealing with your inner demons or just manifesting a job that saves your tragic-feeling soul, lord Murugan reminds us that clarity, strength, and vision are not just mythical, they are learnable. And, if you are by any chance into numerology, Vaikasi Visakam is the perfect portal for aligning your inner blueprint with the universe, it’s all about energy recalibration.

To shorten all this and give you a clearer picture, here are the benefits you can reap by celebrating Vaikasi Visakam.

Spiritual cleansing: Rituals done on Vaikasi Visakam are believed to clear your karmic baggage and fill you with clarity. Protection: It is believed that chanting Lord Murugan’s mantras or observing a fast protects you from negative energies, accidents, and other hiccups. Career clarity: Worshipping Murugan can bless you with better decision-making and the strength to handle tricky situations. Marriage: Devotees often observe this day seeking blessings for children, happy marriages, and harmony at home. And trust us, it does work!

Vaikasi Visakam is a reminder that we all have a little warrior inside us. One who needs clarity, courage, and sometimes, just a cosmic nudge from a peacock-riding God who gets it. So if you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or just vaguely cursed by Mercury retrograde (don’t worry, we all are feeling it), take a moment on June 9. Say a mantra, reflect and realise that somewhere out there, a cosmic warrior was born just to help beings like us win our small, everyday battles.