Tamil | Agninakshathram

: In the Tamil calendar, this period typically falls during the months of Chithirai and Vaikasi , often resulting in temperatures significantly higher than the annual average. Mythological and Cultural Significance

The most famous legend associated with this star is the birth of Lord Murugan. According to Tamil scriptures, the sparks of fire ( Soorya Sikai ) that emanated from Lord Shiva’s third eye were too intense to be contained by the elements. Agni (the Fire God) and Vayu (the Wind God) carried these six sparks and dropped them into the Ganges, which deposited them into the (a divine lake). agninakshathram tamil