Lord Murugan | முருகன்

About Lord Murugan பற்றி Murugan

Lord Murugan (also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subramanya) is the Tamil god of war, victory, wisdom, and love. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and brother of Lord Ganesha. Murugan is especially worshipped in Tamil Nadu and among the Tamil diaspora worldwide.

He is depicted as a handsome youth riding a peacock, holding a divine spear (Vel), and accompanied by his two consorts Valli and Deivanai. He is the commander-in-chief of the devas' army.

Attributes பண்புகள்

Weapon

Vel (Divine Spear)

Vehicle

Peacock (Mayil)

Consorts

Valli & Deivanai

Day

Tuesday, Sashti

Color

Gold/Red

Symbol

Vel (Spear)

Sacred Mantras புனித மந்திரங்கள்

ॐ सरवनभव ॐ

ஓம் சரவணபவ ஓம்

"Om Saravanabhava" - Six-syllable mantra

ॐ वेलाय विद्महे

ஓம் வேலாய வித்மஹே

Murugan Gayatri Mantra

கந்த சஷ்டி கவசம்

Kanda Sashti Kavasam - Protective hymn

Arupadaiveedu - Six Abodes ஆறுபடைவீடுகள்

1. Thirupparankundram

திருப்பரங்குன்றம்

8 km from Madurai - Where Murugan married Deivanai

2. Palani

பழனி

Most famous abode - Murugan as Andi (hermit)

3. Swamimalai

சுவாமிமலை

Near Kumbakonam - Where Murugan taught Shiva

4. Thiruthani

திருத்தணி

Chennai region - Where Murugan married Valli

5. Palamudircholai

பழமுதிர்ச்சோலை

Near Madurai - Only abode on a hill with natural spring

6. Thiruchendur

திருச்செந்தூர்

On seashore - Where Murugan defeated Surapadman

Festivals விழாக்கள்

Thai Poosam - Festival of the spear (Jan/Feb)
Skanda Sashti - Six-day festival (Oct/Nov)
Vaikasi Visakam - Birthday celebration (May/Jun)
Kanda Sashti - Monthly observance