Devasuram

Thaipuzham - തൈപ്പൂയം  is  very popular festival in Arulmigu Dhandayudhapani Temple Palani ,Dindigul,Tamil Nadu .Puzham is believed to be the birth star of Lord Muruga ..Though I could not attend the Ratholsava this time in Palani on Thaipusam I was able to attend the festivities here in my Hometown Calicut at SreeKanteshwara Temple where Thaipusam or Thaipuzham festivities last till late in the Evening.After the ablutions are over every devotees  is  offered Prasadam which was adorned on the idol of the deity "Vadivel" which literally means lord standing with a  Spearheaded Stick .In our ethos there's a duel between Muruga and Shurapadman a Asura king who petrified devas with his authoritarian ways and they sought the help of kumaran [lord's boyhood name]  because of his  invincible powers Devas only hope was lord Muruga. he engaged in a epic battle with Surapadmasura which lasted long and his resilience perplexed lord due to his supernatural abilities where he transform into a bird and also as  a mountain .Karthikeya overcame his illusionary forms and broke his heart into Two by "Velayudham"-  The Spear  thus ending the miseries of Devas ..he was later made his follower due to his indomitable resoluteness which impressed lord  Muruga  .The two parts of his hearts were made "Cock and Peacock " latter later became his vehicle popularly known as Mayilvahanam and the former 'Cock' was made a Symbol on his Flag. as a Solace to his soul.They were with  Agni The Fire God and with Devendra the leader of Devas respectively who regained their selves  by bestowing Cock and Peacock .God's in heaven chanted in unison and showered floral tributes on Karthikeya from their heavenly abode "Subramaniam Subramaniam "