Kartikeya (/kɑɾt̪ɪkejə/; IAST: Kārttikeya), also known as Skanda (/skən̪d̪ə/), Subrahmanya (/sʊbɾəɦməɲjə/, /ɕʊ-/), Shanmukha (/ɕɑnmʊkʰə/) and Murugan (/mʊɾʊgən/), is the Hindu god of war. He is generally described as the son of the deities Shiva and Parvati and the brother of …

Dec 29, 2016 · Murugan, also known as Kartikeya (Kaa-rrttih-Keh-Yuw), is the son of Lord Shiva and the Goddess Pavathi. His brother is the infamous deity, Ganesha. Murugan is popularly worshipped in Southern India, especially in the Indian State of Tamilnadu.

Feb 24, 2025 · Murugan, chief deity of the ancient Tamils of South India, son of the warrior goddess Korravai. He was later identified in part with the North Indian war god Skanda. His favourite weapon was the trident or spear, and his banner carried the emblem of a wild fowl.

Aug 12, 2018 · Murugan is a Hindu god, the son of Shiva and Parvati, and is a much revered deity especially in South India. He is known by various names like Murugan, Shanmukha (Shanmuga), Subramanian, Shadanana, Guha, Senthil, Saravana, Kumaraswamy and Skanda.

Murugan, also known as Kārttikeya ("son of Krittika"), Shanmukha ("one with six faces"), Kumāra ("child or son"), Skanda ("attacker") among other names, is both the youthful God of war and the patron deity of Tamil Nadu in South India.

HeLord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subramanya, or Shanmukha, is a significant deity in Hinduism, particularly in South India. He Lord Murugan birth, family, philosophy, festivals, temples and life story.

Apr 4, 2025 · Lord Kartikeya, known as Murugan and Skanda, is a Hindu god of war. He is the eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the brother of Lord Ganesha . Lord Murugan is the knight of the gods and is one of the greatest warriors among the gods.

Dec 28, 2024 · Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, or Subramanya, is the divine son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Revered as the God of War and Victory, Murugan embodies courage, wisdom, and divine leadership.

Feb 7, 2024 · Murugan God of enemies and legal problems, also known as Kartikeya (Kaa-rrttih-Keh-Yuw), is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Pavathi. His brother is the infamous deity, Ganesha. Murugan is popularly revered in South India, especially in the Indian state of Tamilnadu. He is often referred to as Tamil Kadavul, meaning The Lord of the Tamil people.

Feb 7, 2018 · Murugan is hailed as ‘Thamizh kadavul’ — the Lord of Tamils by poets and Tamil cultural exponents who take pride in the uniqueness of Tamil culture. Murugan is a popular deity widely worshiped in Tamil Nadu and also in Kerala, Karnataka and Srilanka.