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Murugan
God of War and Victory
Commander of the Gods
Kartikeya
Murugan with his consorts on his Vahana peacock
Other names Kumaran, Murugan, Skanda, Velavan, Velloreavan, Saravana, Shadanana, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Subramanya
Affiliation Deva
Abode Mount Kailash
Planet Mangala
Mantra Oṃ Saravaṇa Bhava
Om Saravaṇa Bhavāya Namaḥ
Weapon Vel, bow and arrow
Animals Peacock, rooster, snake
Day Tuesday
Color Red
Mount Peacock
Gender Male
Festivals Kanda Sashti or Shashthi and Thaipusam
Personal information
Consort Devasena and Valli Vallimalai Born and Married place of Shri Valli Located in Spiritual City of Vellore
Parents
Siblings Ganesha (brother)

Murugan (Tamil: முருகன்), also known as Kandhan is the Tamil god of war and victory. Murugan is the main god worshipped in India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Singapore, Malaysia and many other places of the world where Tamils live. Murugan has six shrines in Tamil Nadu, which are known as Arupadaiveedu. In Tamil Nadu, Murugan has continued to be popular with all classes of society since the Sangam age.

Murugan is considered as the son of Shiva and Parvathi, who was created to kill the Asuras and be the eternal protector of the Devas and other living beings. The Asuras were demigods who frequently warred against the Devas or gods. The six sites (padaiveedu) in Tamil Nadu where Murugan sojourned while leading his armies are Palani, Swamimalai,Thiruparamkundram, Pazhamudirsolai, Thiruthani and Thiruchendur, the Arupadaiveedu.

Images for kids

  • Skanda, from Kannuaj

    Sculpture of the god Skanda, from Kannauj, North India, circa 8th century.

  • Murugan by Raja Ravi Varma

    The six-headed Murugan riding a peacock with his consorts Valli and Devasena, The peacock is seen trampling a snake by Raja Ravi Varma.

  • Skanda Musée Guimet 1197

    Skanda statues are found in Southeast Asia. Above: 6th–8th century Skanda from Prey Veng Province, Cambodia.

  • Karttikeya, God of War, Seated on a Peacock

    Basalt Murugan seated on a peacock from 12th-century Andhra Pradesh.

  • முருகன் வீதி உலா

    Murugan with Valli (on left of image) and Devayanai (on right of image).

  • Thiruchendur Temple Rajagopuram

    Rajagopuram of Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu

  • Kartik Puja of West Bengal 2007

    Worship of Kartikeya in West Bengal, with toys (right side of image)

  • Thaipusam idols

    Thaipusam festivities near the Batu Caves, Malaysia

  • Nallur Kandasamy front entrance

    The Sri Lankan Nallur Kandaswamy temple (Jaffna) is dedicated to Murugan.

  • Murugan Temple of North America

    A Murugan Temple know as Murugan Temple of North America. Located at Lanham, Maryland.

  • Montreal Murugan Temple

    A Murugan temple known as Thiru Murugan Temple in Montreal, Canada

  • London Sri Murugan Temple, Manor Park, E12 3

    A Murugan Temple known as London Sri Murugan Temple located at Manor Park, London.

  • Sri-Mayurapathy-Murugan-Tempel 1 (Berlin)

    A Murugan Temple known as Sri Mayurapathy Murugan Temple located in Neukölln Berlin, Germany.

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