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Sion Koliwada MLA Captain Tamil Selvan Takes Out Vel Yatra In Mumbai For Vaikasi Visakam Festival

June 11, 2025
The Commune

On the auspicious occasion of Vaikasi Visakam, observed to celebrate the birth of the Hindu deity Murugan, Sion Koliwada MLA Tamil Selvan led an elaborate Vel Yatra through the streets of Mumbai. The procession began at Nirmal Nagar and concluded at Maheshwari Udyan, with scores of devotees participating in the spiritual journey.

As the sacred Vel made its way through the streets, the atmosphere was filled with chants of “Arogara!” in reverence to Lord Murugan. The faithful shouted in unison, “Vetri Vel Muruganukku Arogara! Vetri Vel Muruganukku Arogara!” expressing deep devotion and unity.

MLA Tamil Selvan took to his official X account to share moments from the event. In one post, he wrote, “On the occasion of Shri Kartikeya Swami Jayanti, a grand Vel Yatra from Nirmal Nagar to Maheshwari Udyan filled the streets with spiritual energy.”

In another update, he reflected on the significance of the event, “A moving display of faith and unity. As the sacred Vel Yatra made its way from Nirmal Nagar to Maheshwari Udyan, chants of devotion echoed through the streets, filling the air with the spirit of Shri Kartikeya Swami Jayanti.”

Additional visuals and updates were shared on his social media handle.

What Is Vaikasi Visakam?

Vaikasi Visakam is a Tamil Hindu festival observed during the full moon that coincides with the Visakam star in the Tamil month of Vaikasi (May–June). The day commemorates the birth of Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya or Subramanya, who is revered as the god of war and wisdom.

According to the Kanda Puranam the Tamil retelling of the Skanda Purana three powerful asuras (demonic beings), Surapadman, Singamukhan, and Tarakasuran, performed intense penance to appease Lord Shiva. In return, they were granted formidable boons that made them nearly invincible, leading to widespread tyranny across the cosmos.

To end their reign of terror, the devas (celestial beings) appealed to Shiva, who responded by creating six divine sparks—one from each of his six faces. These sparks were first carried by the wind god Vayu, then passed on to the fire god Agni due to their searing heat. Agni deposited them into the sacred Ganga river, which began to evaporate under the intense heat. The goddess Ganga then transported the sparks to Saravana Poigai, a celestial lake, where each spark transformed into a child.

These six divine children were nurtured by celestial maidens known as the Krittikas. Later, the goddess Parvati united them into one form giving rise to the six-headed deity, Murugan.

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