Murugan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Murugan |
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| God of War and Victory Commander of the Gods |
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Murugan with his consorts on his Vahana peacock
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| 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 |
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| Consort | Devasena and Valli Vallimalai Born and Married place of Shri Valli Located in Spiritual City of Vellore |
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| Siblings | Ganesha (brother) |
Murugan (Tamil: முருகன்), also known as Kandhan, is an important Hindu god, especially for Tamil people. He is known as the god of war and victory. Many people worship Murugan in India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Singapore, Malaysia, and other places where Tamils live.
Murugan is believed to be the son of Shiva and Parvati. He was created to protect the Devas (gods) and other living beings from the Asuras. The Asuras were powerful beings who often fought against the gods.
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Who is Murugan?
Murugan is a very popular god in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. People have worshipped him there for a very long time. He is often shown riding a peacock, which is his special animal. He also carries a spear called a Vel, which is his main weapon.
Murugan's Family
Murugan's parents are the powerful god Shiva and the goddess Parvati. He also has a famous brother named Ganesha, who is known for his elephant head. Murugan has two consorts (wives): Devasena and Valli.
The Six Holy Homes of Murugan
Murugan has six very important shrines, or holy places, in Tamil Nadu. These are known as the Arupadaiveedu, which means "Six Battle Camps." These places are special because Murugan stayed there while leading his armies. The six places are:
- Palani
- Swamimalai
- Thiruparamkundram
- Pazhamudirsolai
- Thiruthani
- Thiruchendur
Festivals for Murugan
Two of the most important festivals for Murugan are Kanda Sashti and Thaipusam. During these festivals, people offer prayers, sing songs, and sometimes carry offerings as a sign of their devotion. These celebrations are very colorful and lively.
Images for kids
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Sculpture of the god Skanda, from Kannauj, North India, circa 8th century.
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The six-headed Murugan riding a peacock with his consorts Valli and Devasena, The peacock is seen trampling a snake by Raja Ravi Varma.
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Skanda statues are found in Southeast Asia. Above: 6th–8th century Skanda from Prey Veng Province, Cambodia.
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Basalt Murugan seated on a peacock from 12th-century Andhra Pradesh.
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Murugan with Valli (on left of image) and Devayanai (on right of image).
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Rajagopuram of Thiruchendur Murugan Temple, Tamil Nadu
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Worship of Kartikeya in West Bengal, with toys (right side of image)
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Thaipusam festivities near the Batu Caves, Malaysia
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The Sri Lankan Nallur Kandaswamy temple (Jaffna) is dedicated to Murugan.
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A Murugan Temple know as Murugan Temple of North America. Located at Lanham, Maryland.
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A Murugan temple known as Thiru Murugan Temple in Montreal, Canada
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A Murugan Temple known as London Sri Murugan Temple located at Manor Park, London.
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See also
In Spanish: Karttikeya para niños
