Thai Poosam is an annual popular festival dedicated to Lord Muruga/Karthikeya which occurs in the Tamil month of Thai, which falls between January and February (Jan 14-Feb 14). It is celebrated on a full moon, when the star of the day is Poosam. According to traditions, the javelin (vel) Lord Muruga used to fight Tharaka and the Asuras was presented to Him by His mother, Goddess Parvathi, on Thai Poosam day. There are several legends about the festival Thai Poosam. According to one legend, there was a demon named Tharakasuran who gave significant disturbances and difficulties to the rishis and saints. Lord Muruga was called by His parents Lord Shiva and Parvathi and given the job of destroying the Asuran. Lord Muruga set of with the blessings of His parents to destroy the demon. He took with Him twelve weapons, eleven of which were given by His father Lord Shiva and the 'ShakthiVel' given by His mother Parvathi. Lord Muruga destroyed Tharakasuran on the Poosam Nakshathra day in the Tamil month of Thai and hence Thai Poosam is celebrated in all Murugan Temples. It is thus a special day for worship of Lord Muruga or Subramanya.
Siddhars are Gurus who are believed to control and transcend the barriers of time and space by meditation.
Bhogar Siddhar, is one of the 18 siddhars who chose the Palani Malai (mountain) in South India as the site for intensive yogic practice (tapas) for the final stage. He is present at Parashakthi Temple as intense boon giving form. Devotees can easily reach Lord Muruga through Bhogar Siddhar as he was the original seer of Lord Muruga.
Devotees sponsoring for Abhishekam please bring Milk, Sesame Oil, Honey, Dry Fruits and Flowers.
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