As per theologists, the Tamil deity of Murugan coalesced with the Vedic deity of Skanda over time. He is considered as the patron deity of Tamil language and literary works such as Tirumurukāṟṟuppaṭai by Nakkīraṉãr and Tiruppukal by Arunagirinathar are devoted to Murugan. The iconography of Kartikeya varies significantly.

The Six Abodes of Murugan (Tamil: ஆறுபடைவீடுகள், romanized: Āṟupaṭaīvīṭukaḷ) are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India, dedicated to the Hindu deity Murugan.

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. He is often referred to as Tamil Kadavul, which means The Lord of the Tamil people.

Kartikeya (Tamil: கார்த்திகேயன்), also known as Murugan, Skanda is the Hindu god of war and victory. Kartikeya is the major god popularly worshipped in India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Singapore, Malaysia and many other places of the world, where many Tamils widespreadly live. Kartikeya has six shrines in Tamil Nadu, which are known as Arupadai Veedu.

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.

Murugan, also known as Kārttikeya ("son of Krittika"), Shanmukha ("one with six faces"), Kumāra ("child or son"), Skanda ("attacker") among other names, [1] is both the youthful God of war and the patron deity of Tamil Nadu in South India.

Feb 6, 2024 · Murukan is considered as the god of beauty, knowledge, honesty, courage and obedience. Murukan is also considered a child god, but still the devotees come to Him and pray for protection, good qualities and courage.

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.

Aug 12, 2018 · Lord Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati, is a much revered deity of Hindus especially in South India. He is known by various names like Murugan, Shanmukha (Shanmuga), Subramanian, Shadanana, Guha, Senthil, Saravana, Kumaraswamy and Skanda ( Refer 108 Names of Lord Murugan).

The Many Faces of Murukan: The History and Meaning of a South Indian God (1978). He is also producer/director of six documentaries: "Yakam: A Fire Ritual in South Asia" (1973). The last three films are reproduced as "The Festivals Experience of South India" (1992). Dr.