Aandi Vesham of Muruga is the form in which Muruga appears before
devotees at 6:00 AM in the famous Muruga Temple in Palani. In the Aandi Vesha,
Muruga is clad in a simple loincloth as a monk. The word aandi means monk or
beggar or mendicant.
Aandi Vesham is the most popular form of Muruga in Palani. Muruga
took the form when he left the abode of his father in Mount Kailash. He gave
all the riches and comfort of his father’s home. It is believed that he
appeared in this form in South India.
In this avatar, Muruga’s big ears are visible. Devotees
believe that in this form with his wide-open ears Muruga will heed their
prayers.
Aandi Vesham ends at 8:00 AM.