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Murugan
Kartikeya (/ kɑɾt̪ɪkejə/; ), 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 Ganesha. Kartikeya has been an important deity in the Indian subcontinent since ancient times. Mentions of Skanda in the Sanskrit literature data back to fifth century BCE and the mythology relating to Kartikeya became widespread in North India around the second century BCE. Archaeological evidence from the first century CE and earlier shows an association of his iconography with Agni, the Hindu god of fire, indicating that Kartikeya was a significant deity in early Hinduism. He is hailed as the "favoured god of the Tamils", and the tutelary deity of the Kurinji region in Sangam literature, whose cult gained popularity later. As per theologists, the Tamil deity of Murugan coalesced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Six Abodes Of Murugan
The Six Abodes of Murugan () are six temples situated in the state of Tamil Nadu in South India, dedicated to the Hinduism, Hindu deity Kartikeya, Murugan. These six sacred abodes of Murugan are mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature, in the texts of ''Tirumurukāṟṟuppaṭai'', written by Nakkeerar, Nakkīraṉãr, and in ''Tiruppukal, Tiruppukaḻ'', written by Arunagirinathar. The six abodes are Thiruparankundram Murugan temple, Thiruparankundram, Tiruchendur Murugan Temple, Tiruchendur, Palani Murugan Temple, Palani, Swaminathaswamy Temple, Swamimalai, Swamimalai, Subramaniya Swamy Temple, Tiruttani, Tiruttani, and Pazhamudircholai. Legend The legend of Murugan is described in the Skanda Puranam, the Tamil iteration of the Skanda Purana. According to the text, the asura Śūrapadmā, Surapadman drove the Deva (Hinduism), devas out of Svarga, and the latter sought the assistance of the deities Vishnu and Brahma. They assigned Kamadeva to disturb Shiva from his penance and fal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valli
Valli () is a devi, Hindu goddess, and the second consort of the deity Murugan. An incarnation of the goddess Sundaravalli, daughter of Vishnu, Valli is born on earth as the daughter of a chieftain, leading a life of a huntress. Murugan, the god of war, eventually woos and weds her, according to Tamil mythology, Tamil folklore. Both of their legends originate from the mountain region also known as Sangam landscape, Kurunji in Tamilakam. Her sister, Devasena, Amritavalli (Devasena), also succeeds in marrying Murugan as the adopted daughter of Indra, making them sister-wives. Nomenclature ''Vaḷḷi'' is used to refer to many Village deities of South India, local or Grāmadevatā, Village gods in Tamil Nadu and Kerala in India and by the Rodiya and Vedda peoples of Sri Lanka. Vaḷḷi is also known as ''Pongi'' at Vallimalai in Vellore district, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, and the pond from which she drew water to quench the thirst of Murugan is still there. This pond, though in an o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Devasena
Devasena (, , ) is the Hindu goddess of aspirations, and the consort of the war god Kartikeya (Murugan). She is also known as Devayanai, Deivanai, and Deivayanai in Tamil texts. Her name is also spelled as Teyvanai or Tevayanai (). Devasena is described as the daughter of the ''Prajapati'' Daksha in the ''Mahabharata'', while some Sanskrit scriptures consider her as the daughter of Indra, the king of the devas (gods), and his wife Shachi. In the Tamil iteration of the Skanda Purana, she is portrayed as the daughter of the god Vishnu, who is later adopted by Indra. She is betrothed to Kartikeya by Indra, when he becomes the commander-in-chief of the devas. In Tamil accounts, Devasena is generally depicted as an antithesis of Valli, her sister-wife; together they complete the deity. Devasena is generally depicted with Murugan, and is often also accompanied by Valli. In Tamil Nadu, Devasena does not enjoy independent worship, but is venerated as Murugan's consort in most of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Batu Caves
Batu Caves is a 325-m tall mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located about north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex contains many Hindu temples, the most popular of which is a shrine dedicated to the deity Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The complex also hosts a high Murugan statue, one of the largest Murugan statues in the world. Etymology The name for the cave complex is derived from the word ''batu'' from Malay meaning "rock". The hill was called as "Kapal Tanggang" (ship of Si Tanggang) as per ''Si Tanggang'', the Malay version of the Minang folktale '' Malin Kundang''. In Tamil, the temple complex is called as ''Pathu malai'' (பத்து மலை). History The caves were used as shelters by the indigenous Temuan people, a tribe of Orang Asli. In the 1860s, Chinese settlers began excavating guano from the caves, used as fertilisers. In 1878, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaipusam
Thaipusam or Thaipoosam (Tamil language, Tamil: Taippūcam, ) is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first Purnima, full moon day of the Tamil calendar, Tamil month of Pausha, Thai coinciding with Pushya, Pusam Nakshatra, star. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the victory of Hinduism, Hindu god Murugan over the asura, demon Śūrapadmā, Surapadman. During the battle, Murugan is believed to have wielded a vel, a divine spear granted by his mother, Parvati. The festival includes ritualistic practices of Kavadi Aattam, a ceremonial act of sacrifice carrying a physical burden as a means of balancing a spiritual debt. Worshipers often carry a pot of cow milk as an offering and also do mortification of the flesh by piercing the skin, tongue or cheeks with ''vel'' skewers. Devotees prepare for the rituals by keeping clean, doing regular prayers, following a vegetarian diet and fasting while remaining celibate. Thaipusam is observed by Tamils in India, Sri Lanka, Southe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surasamharam
Surasamharam (), also called Suranporu, is a Hinduism, Hindu ritual folk performance that recreates the legend of the killing of asuras by the deity Lord Murugan, Murugan. It is the culmination of the week-long Kanda Shasthi Vratam festival. It is performed mainly in Tamil Nadu. It is also celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Sri Lanka, and the district of Palakkad district, Palakkad in Kerala at temples dedicated to Murugan. This festival falls in the month of either Ashvin (month), Aippasi or Kārtika (month), Kartikai of the Tamil calendar. Description The Surasamharam performance is based on the legend of Murugan, also known as Murugan, Kanda, as described in the Skanda Purana, Kanda Purana. In the days preceding the performance, the Kanda Purana is narrated in the temple. The performance ends with the killing of Śūrapadmā, Surapadman and his allies, which is depicted through the symbolic beheading of the four asuras of Anamugan, Panumugan, Simhamugan, and Surapadman by Mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaikasi Visakam
Vaikasi Visakam is a Tamil Hindu festival. It falls on the day the moon transits the Visaka nakshatram in Vaikasi (May-June), the second month of the Tamil Calendar. The festival is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Hindu god Murugan. Theology According to the '' Kanda Puranam'' (the Tamil version of the Skanda Purana), three asuras (a race of celestial beings) Surapadman, Singamukhan and Tarakasuran performed austerities to propitiate the Hindu god Shiva. Shiva granted them various boons which gave them near-immortality and the ability to conquer the three worlds. They subsequently started a reign of tyranny and oppressed the living beings including the devas and other people. The devas pleaded Shiva for his assistance to put an end to the reign of Surapadman and the asuras. In response, Shiva manifested five additional heads and a divine spark emerged from each of the six heads. Initially, the wind-god Vayu carried the sparks, but the fire-god Agn ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Panguni Uthiram
Panguni Uthiram () is a Tamil Hindu festival. It is marked on the purnima (full moon) of the month of Panguni (14 March - 13 April). It falls on the day the moon transits the nakshatram (asterism) of Uttiram ( Uttara Phalguni) in the twelfth month Panguni of the Tamil calendar. This coincides with the Hindu calendar month of Phalguna/Chaitra. Panguni is also the last month of the Solar Tamil Calendar year after which the next New Tamil Year begins. Significance Panguni Uthiram commemorates the weddings of Shiva and Parvati, Rama and Sita, Murugan (Kartikeya) and Devasena, and Ranganatha (Vishnu) and Andal. It is also marks the manifestation of Ayyappan. Lakshmi is said to have emerged from the Ocean of Milk during the legend of the Samudra Manthana on this occasion, celebrated as Mahalakshmi Jayanti. The day is intended to underline the glory of (the married life of a householder). Religious practices Devotees of Murugan carry a '' kavadi'' for the fulfillment of v ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Indian Peafowl
The Indian peafowl (''Pavo cristatus''), also known as the common peafowl, or blue peafowl, is a peafowl species native to the Indian subcontinent. While it originated in the Indian subcontinent, it has since been introduced to many other parts of the world. Male peafowl are referred to as ''peacocks'', and female peafowl are referred to as ''peahens'', although both sexes are often referred to colloquially as a "peacock". The Indian peafowl displays a marked form of sexual dimorphism. The brightly coloured male has a blue coloured head with a fan-shaped crest and is best known for his long train. The train is made up of elongated upper-tail covert feathers with colourful eyespots. These stiff feathers are raised into a fan and quivered in a display during courtship. The peahen is predominantly brown in colour, with a white face and iridescent green lower neck, and lacks the elaborate train. There are several colour mutations of the Indian peafowl including the leucistic white ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shashthi
Shashthi, Shashti, Soshthi or Chhathi (, , , , , literally "sixth") is a Hindu goddess, venerated in Nepal and India as the benefactor and protector of children. She is also the deity of vegetation and reproduction and is believed to bestow children and assist during childbirth. She is often pictured as a motherly figure, riding a cat and nursing one or more infants. She is symbolically represented in a variety of forms, including an earthenware pitcher, a banyan tree or part of it or a red stone beneath such a tree; outdoor spaces termed ''Shashthi Tala'' are also consecrated for her worship. The worship of Shashthi is prescribed to occur on the sixth day of each lunar month of the Hindu calendar as well as on the sixth day after a child's birth. Barren women desiring to conceive and mothers seeking to ensure the protection of their children will worship Shashthi and request her blessings and aid. She is especially venerated in eastern India. Also known as Chhathi Maiya (छ� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Palani Hills
The Palani Hills are a mountain range in the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The Palani Hills are an eastward extension of the Western Ghats ranges, which run parallel to the west coast of India. The Palani Hills adjoin with the high Anaimalai Hills, Anamalai range on the west and extend east into the plains of Tamil Nadu, covering an area of . The highest part of the range is in the southwest, and reaches 1,800-2,500 metres (5,906-8,202 feet) elevation; the eastern extension of the range is made up of hills 1,000-1,500 m (3,281-4,921 ft) high. It is also home to Palani Murugan temple, the main temple of Kartikeya, Murugan, who is worshipped as a major deity in Tamil Nadu. The Palani Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park is a proposed Protected areas of Tamil Nadu#National Parks, protected area in Dindigul District, Tamil Nadu. The park will be an upgrade and expansion of the Palani Kodaikanal Protected areas of Tamil Nadu#Wildlife Sanctuaries, Wild ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of War Deities
A war god in mythology associated with war, combat, or bloodshed. They occur commonly in polytheistic religions. Unlike most gods and goddesses in polytheistic religions, monotheistic deities have traditionally been portrayed in their mythologies as commanding war in order to spread religion. (The intimate connection between " holy war" and the "one true god" belief of monotheism has been noted by many scholars, including Jonathan Kirsch in his book ''God Against The Gods: The History of the War Between Monotheism and Polytheism'' and Joseph Campbell in ''The Masks of God, Vol. 3: Occidental Mythology''.) The following is a list of war deities: Africa Egyptian *Anat-- also known as Anath-- was a goddess of fertility, sexuality, love, and war. She was the sister of Baal * Anhur, god of war, not a native god * Anuke, a goddess of war and consort of Anhur * Apedemak, the lion god of war: he is sometimes depicted with three heads * Bast, cat-headed goddess associated with war, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
