Introduction
1. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Maa Parvati and is worshipped and venerated mainly in south India. 2- He is known by different names Lord Murugan, Lord Swaminatha, Sanmukha, Subramaniam, Skanda, Shadanana, Guha, and more. 3- Furthermore, he is the commander of the Devas and the God of war.
What are the 6 temples of Lord Muruga?
The six abodes are Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani and Pazhamudircholai.
Where is Lord Murugan temple?
This temple plays a significant role in the faith of the worlds Tamils. Thiruchendur Murugan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Muruga and one of the Arupadaiveedu (six major abodes) of Lord Muruga. It is located in the small town of Thiruchendur in the district of Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu, India.
What is Murugan the god of?
God of Victory and War Commander
Kartikeya
God of Victory and War Commander of the Devas
Large statue of Murugan in Batu Caves temple
Other names Murugan, Mahasena, Subramanya, Kumara, Skanda, Saravana, Arumugan, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Guha, Swaminatha, Velayuda, V¼
Affiliation Brahman (Kaumaram), Deva
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What is special about Murugan?
Lord Murugan is the chief deity of the ancient Tamils of South India. He is the Lord of beauty, wisdom and courage. He is known by several other names including Karthikeya, Kumaran, Saravana, Dandayudhapani, Shiva Kumara, Shanmukha, Palaniandavar and Swaminatha.
Is Murugan a Hindu god?
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.
How do I pray to Lord Muruga?
Om Skandaya namaha. Hail Skanda! .
Om Guhaya namaha. Praise be to the Invisible LordHe who abides in the hearts of devotees true.
Om Shanmukhaya namaha. Praise be to the six-faced one.
Om Balanetrasutaya namaha. .
5.Om Prabhave namaha. .
Om Pingalaya namaha. .
7.Om Krittikasunave namaha. .
Om Sikhivahanaya namaha.
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Who is Murugan wife?
Devasena (Tamil: à¤à¯ààà¯àà¾, romanized: Tvac, lit. Army of the devas) is a Hindu goddess of aspiration, and the consort of the war god Kartikeya (Murugan). She is also known as Devayanai, Deivanai, and Deivayanai in Tamil texts.
Who married Murugan first?
According to the legend, Murugan is married to two deities. The first one is Devasana (also called Devayani or Deivanai), the daughter of Lord Indra and his second wife is Valli (she was found in a pit, dug out while gathering the edible tubers of the valli-plant), the daughter of a tribal chief.
Is Lord Murugan alive?
Lord Murugan finally found rest in a place called Subramanya. He gave up all violence and, for the last time, washed His sword in what is today called Ghati Subramanya in Karnataka.
Conclusion
Oh, Lord Kartikeya, the Master Yogi known as Mahasena as the Son of Agni and as Kartikeya as the son of the six Kritikas. You are known as Skanda as son of Goddess Parvati and as Kumara when as son of Devi Ganga.