Questions tagged [kartikeya]
Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Murugan and Subramaniyan, is the Hindu god of war. He is the commander-in-chief of the army of the devas (gods) and the son of Shiva and Parvati.
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Who is Naigamesha, the goat-headed form of Kartikeya?
In Wikipedia, I learned about a deity named Naigamesha, the goat-headed form of Kartikeya.
But, who is he? Is he mentioned in any scriptures?
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Symbolism Of Karthik Six Heads Birth Story
Have heard the story of Karthik’s birth many many times with some variations, but the energy ball of Bholenath & Gauri gets split into six pieces each time.
I think Agni Dev carries, then Ganga, ...
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Worship of Lord Skanda in Varanasi
So there is a common story, in short, the one about Divodasa, in which the king removes Lord Shiva from his own city. All the devatas come one by one but end up staying in the city themselves. As ...
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From which scripture the following "108 names of Subrahmanya" is taken?
Subrahmanya ashtothara sathanaamavali is popular among the ashtothara namas of several deities. I am asking this question about the 108 names of the Subrahmanya swami that start with Skandaya. You can ...
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Significance/ Allowability and examples of adding the Pranava against deities’ names
So as per the Skanda Purana, Śaṁkara Saṁhitā, Śivarahasya khaṇḍa, Skanda as a teacher describes the meaning of the Pranava to Lord Shiva, as his student as:
सुब्रह्मण्यों स्वरस्यार्थस्त्वं चाहं च सदा...
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When there is an avatar of Goddess Parvati holding Lord Kartikeya called Skandmata, why is there no avatar of Goddess Parvati holding Lord Ganesh?
Goddess Durga's fifth form is called Skandmata, and she holds Lord Kartikeya. However, despite the many stories of Goddess and her love for Lord Ganesh, there is no avatar of her holding Lord Ganesh. ...
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Why is Kartikeya called as Guha?
Kartikeya is addressed as Guha many times in Mahabharat. What is the meaning of Guha and why is Kartikeya called as Guha? Here is one example from Sambhava Parva:
The illustrious deity Guha, who ...
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Is Guru tattva and Shiva tattva the same?
From the lecture of HG Amogh Lila Prabhu
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Guru tatva and Shiva tatva are the same.Like how the guru aids the student to reach Sri Krishna, so also Lord Shiva aids a devotee to ...
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Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya age difference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ganesha
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartikeya
How many years age difference was between
Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya?
Thanks & Regards,
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How did Tarakasura know about future incarnations of Lord Vishnu?
In Shiva Purana Rudra-samhita, Tarakasura boasted and also disrespected Lord Vishnu before his war with Kartikeya. During his boasting, he also mentioned Rama avatar and Krishna avatar which happened ...
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Lord Kartikeya Origins
I recently was reading on Wikipedia :
Kartikeya is an ancient god, traceable to the Vedic era.
Archaeological evidence from 1st-century CE and earlier,[9] where he
is found with Hindu god Agni (fire),...
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Did Kartikeya have any children? [duplicate]
I know that Kartikeya (Murugan) was married to Devasena and Valli. Did he have any children with them or otherwise?
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Does epic like Mahabharata mention about Lord Shiva's personal life events?
Does it mention about -
1. Marriage of Shiva & Parvati
2. Birth of Kartikeya & Ganesha
3. Consuming poison during churning of ocean
4. Birth of Andhaka
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How Kartikeya was Born?
I have read some stories and often they contradict themselves regarding birth of Kartikeya.
In some stories, it has been said that he was born with carnal desires of Shiva and Parvati.
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What is the story of Kartikeya's sons?
While reading the Kathasaritsagara I came across the mention of Kartikeya's sons Shakha and Vishakha:
And the gods, together with the Rishis, went to the six-mouthed Kārttikeya for protection, and he,...
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What were the reasons for adding "ôm" at end in Subrahmanyôm?
In this answer it was explained the meaning of Subrahmanya as "su—brahmaṇya very kind or dear to Brāhmans".
In the Subrahmanya litany, it was mentioned as Subrahmanyôm (3:3:4:17 of Satapatha ...
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Where do I find Devotional Sanskrit Stotra Sung in praise of Lord Kartikeya from? [closed]
There does not seem to be many Sanskrit stotras in praise of Lord Kartikeya. Being a member of the Shiva family I am wondering why aren't their many stotras in comparison to other gods?
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Is there any link between Indra and Subrahmanya (Skanda)?
The following is from Rig Veda (VII.20.5)
वर्षा जजान वर्षणं रणाय तमु चिन नारी नर्यं ससूव |
पर यः सेनानीरध नर्भ्यो अस्तीनः सत्वा गवेषणः स धर्ष्णुः ||
A Bull begat the Bull for joy of ...
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Subrahmanya Shodasa Nama Stotram from Skanda Purana
Kindly let us know if anyone has the knowledge of the chapter number and verse numbers where the Subrahmanya Shodasa Nama Stotram occurs in Skanda Purana.
Thanks in advance.
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Why is Lord Kartikeya called 'Devasenapati'?
I have heard two explanations of 'Devasenapati' as an adjective of Lord Kartikeya.
He is the husband of DevasenA, ie 'DevasenA-pati'.
He is the Chief of the Divine Army, ie 'Deva-senApati'.
Which ...
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Kurinji Andavar Temple
I had visited 'Kurinji Andavar' Temple situated at 'Kodaikkanal' earlier & am curious about it.
On searching, found that as per the Tamil literature, Kurinji means 'hill region' and Andavar means '...
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Various names of Lord Subrahmanya
Lord Subrahmanya is known as Kumaran, Kandan, Murugan, Velan etc. How these names have come?
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Why peacock is the Vahana of Lord Karthik?
Is there any reason for peacock as Vahana of Lord Karthik?
What is the story?
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How to chant Shatru samhara mantra dedicated to God Murugan?
Shatru samhara mantra will help to develop good personality via destroying bad thing on mind ?
and How to chant the mantra ?
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Which scriptures mention Kartikeya as the elder brother of Ganesha?
This Answer mention Ganesha as the elder brother of Kartikeya. But most of the North Indians believe that Kartikeya is elder. So, is there any scripture which mention Kartikeya as the elder brother of ...
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Is there any story in scriptures about the origin of peacocks?
The Shalya Parva of Mahabharat while describing the gifts of different arms to Kartikeya mentions the following:
Garuda gave him his favourite son, a peacock of beautiful feathers. Aruna gave him a ...
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Why is skanda worship more in south india rather than north india? [duplicate]
Worship of Skanda seems to be less popular in north of India , while he is revered more in Tamil Nadu , Karnataka and Maharashtra. What could be the reason behind this?
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Which puranas contain the story of the contest between Ganesha and Kartikeya for vighnadhipatyam?
One of the famous stories associated with Lord Ganesha and Lord Kartikeya is their competition between them for the leadership over the Ganas and obstacles. This story is also a part of the Vinayaka ...
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Where is Subrahmanya Sahasranamam mentioned in the Skanda Purana?
I am unable to find the exact portion in the Skanda purANa where Brahma composes the Sahasranamam for Lord Subrahmanya- It says Eswara Proktam in the Skanda Purana, but I cant find it in the Skanda ...
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Do any scripture portrays Lord Kartikeya (Murugan) to be the Supreme God?
Just like this question here, I would like to know whether any scripture portrays Lord Kartikeya (Murugan) to be the Supreme God.
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Is kartikeya married or unmarried? Why is he not worshipped widely even after he had always protected mankind from evil powers? [duplicate]
Why is he not worshipped widely even after he had always protected mankind from evil powers? Can anyone answer it? I know he is worshipped widely in south India and north Indians think he is ...
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Was Lord Muruga Guru to Lord Shiva and taught him the complete explanation of OM?
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Movies and Serials say Lord Muruga was Student of Lord Brahma and asked for Explanation of OM
Then Lord Brahma tried to give Explanation of OM but Lord Muruga was not satisfied with ...
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What is significance of Thaipusam Festival?
Thaipusam is an important festival celebrated by Tamil speaking Hindus all over the world. What is its significance and legends? What is Kevatti Ceremony?
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What is the reason behind Lord Kartikeya holding a rooster flag?
Kartikeya (also called Muruga, Skanda, Subrahmanya) is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. He is mostly worshiped in the southern part of India. He is also the commander-in-chief of the army of the ...
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Why Lord Muruga is not worshiped in north india as much as he is in south india? [duplicate]
Why North Indians don't worship Lord Murugan(Karthikeya) as much as they worship Lord Ganesha?
But this doesn't happen in South India.
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About Skanda Shasti Fasting
Skanda Shasti is a famous festival in Tamilnadu. I want to know
what is Skanda Shasti and Skanda Shasti Fasting? How to observe this fasting and pooja?
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Why is Muruga also known as Thanikachalan?
What is the meaning of Thanikachalan which the name of Lord Muruga?
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Is Devasena Shasti?
From this question,we know that Kartikeya has two wives,Devasena and Valli.
However,this question is mainly on Devaseena as well as another goddess, Shasti. She mentioned in the Devi Bhagvata Purana ...
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Has Kartikeya kill any other demons other than Tarakasura?
As per the story of Kartikeya, the god destroyed the demon Tarakasura.Some stories claim that he even killed the demon's brothers,Surapadman and another demon,whose name I have forgotten.However,other ...
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What is the story of Kumara Swamy or Kartikeya taking the form of Subrahmanya (snake)?
Kumara Swamy or Kartikeya is also worshipped as Subrahmanya swamy (snake form). What is the story behind taking this form? Which Purana states it?
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When Shiva has five faces how does Subramanya have six faces?
Muruga is created from the third eye of Shiva. The five faces of Shiva are
Sadyojata, Aghora, Tatpurusham, Ishana and Vamadeva. Where is the sixth
face of Shiva to create another face for Subramanya?
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God murugan is considered as tamil god. Is he known to all hindus? [duplicate]
God Murugan is known as lord Shiva's son and also called as Kartikeya. He used to be called as Tamil god and famous in Tamil Hindus. Is he known to all Hindus?
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Where does the Shatapatha Brahmana mention Kartikeya as son of Rudra?
I have found several websites and texts mentioning Shatapatha Brahmana says Kartikeya as son of Rudra.
Wikipedia here also mentions the same..
The Shatapatha Brahmana refers to him as the son of ...
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What scriptures describe Brahma's son Sanatkumara being reborn as Shiva's son Kartikeya?
As I discuss in this question, by far the most popular school of Hindu philosophy is the Vedanta school, which bases its tenets on the doctrines laid out in the Brahma Sutras, a work by the sage Vyasa ...
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Who is the eldest son of Lord Shiva?
In South India, people worship Lord Ganesh and consider him to be Lord Shiva's first son and elder to Lord Kartikeya.
In the North and remaining parts of India however, people have a faith that Lord ...
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Where is Surapadman in Sanskrit scriptures?
Kandha Puranam is a very revered Tamil scripture that talks about the glories of Lord Muruga (or Kartikeya). It was written by Kachiyappa Sivacharyar as the Tamil equivalent of Skanda Purana, and ...
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Were Lakshmi and Saraswati sisters of Ganesha and Kartikeya?
Some people say that both Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati are sisters of Lord Shiva's sons Ganesha and Kartikeya. Is this true or false?
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What scriptures mention the location of Kartikeya's marriage to Devasena?
As I discuss in this answer, Shiva's son Kartikeya, AKA Skanda or Muruga, has two wives, Valli and Devasena. Now I just came back from a trip to India, and one of the places I visited was the ...
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Did Lord Muruga and Lord Ganesh have their navels from birth?
Lord Muruga (Kartikeya) born from the third eye of Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesh was made as a doll and given life by Goddess Parvathi. So both of them didn't have their own navels. Generally navel is ...
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Were Ganesh and Kartikeya mentioned in Vedas? Is Ganapati Elder to Kartikeya?
Kartikeya was mentioned in the Ramayana, but not Ganapati and his First Adoration in Pujas.
Kaartikeya as mentioned in Srimad Ramayana is the same character as mentioned in Srimad Bhagavad Gita.
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