Vaikasi Visakam 2027 — Thursday 20 May
వైకాసి విశాకం 2027
Vishakha nakshatra in Tamil month Vaikasi — Vishakha 19 May 12:19 → 20 May 13:21 IST (Chennai) · Vaikasi Visagam / Vaikasi Vishakha / Murugan Jayanti · Brahma Muhurat 04:38 – 05:26 IST · Full-day Murugan darshan auspicious. Best temple visit window: sunrise to Vishakha end (13:21 IST).
Vaikasi Visakam 2027 (also called Vaikasi Visagam / Vaikasi Vishakha / Murugan Jayanti) falls on Thursday, 20 May 2027. Birthday of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Skanda / Subrahmanya) per Tamil Saivite tradition — celebrated when Vishakha (Visakam) nakshatra falls in the Tamil solar month of Vaikasi (mid-May to mid-June). Marks Murugan's appearance as Shiva's son destined to defeat the asura Soorapadman. One of the most important festivals at the Arupadai Veedu (Six Abodes of Murugan) temples — Palani, Tiruchendur, Swamimalai, Tiruttani, Pazhamudircholai, and Thiruparamkunram. Primary observance: Vaikasi Visakam Abhishekam (108-kalasha for Murugan), Kavadi Attam (devotee vows carrying decorated wooden arches), Panchamurtham (5-fruit) abhishekam, Kanda Sashti Kavasam recitation, Skanda Shashti Vrata puraskaram, Aiyappan padi puja, milk / paal abhishekam by devotees, temple procession. Recommended muhurat: Brahma Muhurat 04:38 – 05:26 IST · Full-day Murugan darshan auspicious. Best temple visit window: sunrise to Vishakha end (13:21 IST)..
Vaikasi Visakam 2027 — Date & Muhurat
| Festival Date | Thursday, 20 May 2027 |
| Telugu Masa & Tithi | Vishakha nakshatra in Tamil month Vaikasi — Vishakha 19 May 12:19 → 20 May 13:21 IST (Chennai) |
| Primary Muhurat | Brahma Muhurat 04:38 – 05:26 IST · Full-day Murugan darshan auspicious. Best temple visit window: sunrise to Vishakha end (13:21 IST). |
| Alternative Names | Vaikasi Visagam / Vaikasi Vishakha / Murugan Jayanti |
All timings computed using Lahiri Ayanamsa Swiss Ephemeris for Hyderabad (17.385°N, 78.486°E). For exact local timings in other cities use our Today's Panchangam tool.
Significance of Vaikasi Visakam 2027
Birthday of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya / Skanda / Subrahmanya) per Tamil Saivite tradition — celebrated when Vishakha (Visakam) nakshatra falls in the Tamil solar month of Vaikasi (mid-May to mid-June). Marks Murugan's appearance as Shiva's son destined to defeat the asura Soorapadman. One of the most important festivals at the Arupadai Veedu (Six Abodes of Murugan) temples — Palani, Tiruchendur, Swamimalai, Tiruttani, Pazhamudircholai, and Thiruparamkunram.
Key Rituals on Vaikasi Visakam 2027
Vaikasi Visakam Abhishekam (108-kalasha for Murugan), Kavadi Attam (devotee vows carrying decorated wooden arches), Panchamurtham (5-fruit) abhishekam, Kanda Sashti Kavasam recitation, Skanda Shashti Vrata puraskaram, Aiyappan padi puja, milk / paal abhishekam by devotees, temple procession.
Vaikasi Visakam 2027 Puja Samagri Checklist (Shopping List)
Items to procure 1-2 days before Vaikasi Visakam 2027:
| # | Item |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vel (Murugan's spear replica) or Vel image |
| 2 | Peacock feather (Murugan's vahana) |
| 3 | Banana leaves + fresh flowers (jasmine + hibiscus + marigold) |
| 4 | Milk + curd + honey + ghee (for abhishekam) |
| 5 | Panchamurtham (banana + jaggery + dates + cardamom + raisin) |
| 6 | Vibhuti + kumkum + sandalwood |
| 7 | Coconut + bananas + areca + betel |
| 8 | Camphor + ghee lamp |
| 9 | Kanda Sashti Kavasam book |
| 10 | Yellow / orange silk cloth for Murugan |
Regional Variations of Vaikasi Visakam 2027
Tamil Nadu: HUGE festival — Palani Dandayudhapani, Tiruchendur Karthikeyan (2nd Arupadai Veedu), Swamimalai, Tiruttani, Pazhamudircholai, Thiruparamkunram all celebrate. Kerala: Vaikasi Visakam at Kuttichira + Cheranallur. Malaysia / Singapore / Sri Lanka: Tamil community celebrations. Andhra / Telangana / Karnataka: Skanda Sashti observed monthly, but Vaikasi Visakam receives less emphasis than in Tamil Nadu.