If one properly observes a vow on this day it is said to give the fruits of 24 Ekadasis observed throughout the year Once Vedavyasar was explaining the importance of fasting on Ekadasis.
It is believed that all the Devas & Gods are assembled in the Shiva temples during Pradosham time. Further, the pradosham was on a Saturday & hence "Sani Pradosham" is even more auspicious.
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.
Born as a son to a Brahmin Jamadagni, Parashurama killed the wicked King Kartavirya who robbed Jamadagni. Kartavirya’s sons later killed Jamadagni, after which an enraged, axe wielding,...