Vaikasi Visakam is said to be the day when Lord Muruga/Subramanya incarnated in this world with the mission of saving earth from demons like Soorapadman.
Aadi Krithigai is a day auspicious for Lord Muruga. This year it falls on July 29. Karthikeya or Muruga is the second son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvathi. Interesting and inspiring are his birth and feats, which are elaborately described in the Skanda Purana.
Garuda Panchami pooja is dedicated to Sri Garudalwar, also known as "Periya Thiruvadi". This pooja is usually performed by women and benefits their children. Garudalwar is propitiated by women who wish to give birth to bold, brave and sharp-minded children like Garudan.