Onam Pookolam

Vaikasi Visakam is celebrated as the birthday of Lord Murugan. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva and Parvati wanted a son who would be strong and powerful, and who would protect the world from evil. Shiva prayed to Lord Brahma, who granted him a boon. Shiva then took a flaming seed from his third eye and placed it in a pot of water. The seed grew into six babies, who … [Read more...] about Vaikasi Visakam 2023