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Shaiva
कार्तिकेय
Lord Kartikeya · Murugan
Commander of the Devas · Skanda
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Mantra
ॐ शरवणभवाय नमः
Salutations to the one born in the reed forest.
Story & significance
Born of Shiva's fiery seed and raised by the six Krittikas, Kartikeya led the devas to defeat the demon Tarakasura. In Tamil Nadu he is beloved as Murugan, lord of the six abodes.
- Vahana (mount)
- Peacock
- Consort
- Valli & Devasena
Vel (spear)Rooster flag
Sacred temples
- Palani, Tamil Nadu
- Thiruchendur, Tamil Nadu
- Batu Caves, Malaysia