Sri Skanda Velashtakam.. Agastya is a famous sage in Hinduism. His wife is Lopamudra. Sage Agastya is mentioned in Ramayana and Mahabharata, and also in some ancient Tamil texts. He is one among the seven famous rishis, and also one among the 18 Siddhars. His presence was found in ancient texts, and he possessed super […]
Skanda Panchami or Kanda Panjami, is an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Skanda (Muruga, Kumaraswamy). In 2024, Skanda Panchami date is July 11. It is celebrated on Ashada Shukla Panchami, Panchami day in Ashada month. Skanda Panchami is celebrated with lot of fervor in temple dedicated to Lord Muruga in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Telangana […]
Mayilvahanan is another name for Lord Muruga since he is very fond of his divine vehicle peacock, also known as Mayil in Tamil language. In Tamil Nadu and in some Asian countries like Singapore, Malaysia and Combodia, most of the Tamil speaking people would name their children as “MURUGA”,”SARAVANA”,”SHANMUGA”, “KADHIRKAMA” and as “MAYILVAHANAN”. After the […]
Lord Muruga, also known as Skanda, Kadamba, Kathirvela, Senthilandava and Karthikeya, and also by various names, is the second son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. He was born from the third eye spark of Lord Shiva. He was a great warrior in the battle field. He fought with several asuras and defeated them. He was […]
Arupadaivelappa was a wonderful poem which was written in praise of Lord Arumugan by Sri Balamuruganadimai Swamigal during 19th Century AD. This marvellous poem contains 12 praises of Lord Murugan. Since these poem was written in a simple and in an easily understandable form, Lord Murugan devotees can easily recite it, by adopting it as […]
Lord Muruga is also called as Sivagurunathar, since he has taught the meaning of Pranava Mantra to his father Lord Shiva himself! In the popular text, Sivagurunatham, a rare collection of Murugan Bhakti Songs, which were written by various Siddhar Saints, we can find the following verses, and these verses have become very popular amongst […]
Ma Valli Namavali, 108 Names of Valli Mata…. Valli is a goddess and the consort of Lord Muruga. Valli was born as the daughter of Lord Vishnu in her previous birth with the name Sundaravalli. She was the adopted daughter of Nambi Rajan, the tribal leader of the Mountain kingdom. She was a sincere devotee […]
Ma Devasena Namavali, 108 Names of Devasena Mata… Devasena is the mother goddess and the consort of Lord Muruga. She is also known as Devayanai. Devasena is believed to be the daughter of Lord Indra, the chief of the demi gods. She got married with Lord Muruga in the Tirupparankunram, which is later constructed as […]
Skanda Sashti, Kanda Shashti, is a six-day festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Aippasi masam. In 2022, Skanda Sashti starts on October 26 and ends on October 30. Soorasamharam & Thirukalyanam are on October 30 and October 31 respectively. Skanda Sashti is celebrated throughout Tamilnadu, Kerala and some places of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and […]
Sri Subrahmanya Shashthi was celebrated at Sringeri on December 2, 2019. Pavamana Abhisheka and Rudra Abhisheka were performed at the shrine of Sri Balasubrahmanya swamy located on the northern banks of the river Tunga. Jagadguru Sri Sri Sri Vidhushekhara Bharati Sannidhanam had Darshan at the temple at noon. Mahamangalarati to Sri Balasubrahmanya Swamy took place […]
Sri Subramanya Karavalambam is a popular stotram dedicated to Subramanya swamy. The stotram goes like…. “Hey Swaminatha Karunakara deena bandho”. The last verse of this stotram explains the glory (benefits) of reciting Subramanya karavalambham. Hey Swaminatha karunakara deena bandho, Sree Paravatheesa mukha pankaja padma bandho, Sreesadhi deva gana poojitha pada padma, Valleesa nadha mama dehi […]
Sri Subramanya Pancharatnam (Murugan Pancharatna stotram) is a jewel like prayer for Lord Subramanya swamy. It is a six-verse prayer chanted everyday by devotees, especially on Sashti Viratham days. The last verse of the stotram explains the benefits of chanting Subramanya Pancharatnam. Shadananam, chandana lepithangam, Mahorasam, divya mayoora vahanam, Rudrasya soonum, sura loka nadam, Brahmanya […]