Vaikasi Visakam
Vaikasi Visakam
Friday, May 29, 2026
7930 W Goeller Rd., Columbus, IN 47201
Join Sri Ganesh Mandir in celebrating Vaikasi Visakam, a major Tamil Hindu festival honoring the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya). The day will include special abhishekam, devotional chanting, processions, and arathi.
Event Schedule
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Sri Ganesha Abishegam |
| 5:30 – 6:00 PM | Milk Kudam and Kavadi Procession |
| 6:00 – 7:00 PM | Sri Subramanya Abishegam & Kanda Sashti Kavacham Chant |
| 7:00 – 7:30 PM | Lotus Palki Procession |
| 7:30 – 8:00 PM | Sri Subramanya Archana & Sri Subramanya Maha Aarthi |
| 8:00 PM | Sarva Devatha Aarthi |
Offerings and Participation
Devotees are welcome to bring flowers, fruits, milk, and other prasadam to offer.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Abishekam – $51
- Flowers – $51
- Vastram – $51
- Sri Subramanya Archana – $21
- Kavadi – $21 (Temple will provide the kavadi. Pre-order kavadi.)
- Palkudam (Milk Pot) – $11
About Vaikasi Visakam
Vaikasi Visakam is a sacred Tamil Hindu festival celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Murugan, the god of courage and wisdom. Observed during the Tamil month of Vaikasi, the festival is marked by special prayers, abhishekam, and kavadi processions that symbolize devotion, purity, and the removal of negativity.
