Lord Subramanya is the son of the divine couple Shiva and Parvati, to destroy the demon Tarakasura. He is also known by names Murugan, Kartikeya, Arumugan.
Subramanya symbolizes courage, knowledge, and the power to overcome obstacles. His worship is particularly popular in South India, especially in Tamil Nadu, where he is known as Murugan, and in Karnataka and Kerala.
Subramanya also known as Kartikeya in hindi, is a hindu Lord. Kartikeya is known for his strength and cleverness in case of wars. He is a warrior and considered as Lord of War.
Subramanya is the second son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the younger brother of Lord Ganesha. The word “Subramanya” is derived from Sanskrit and Tamil: “Su” in Sanskrit means “good” or “benevolent”.
Worship of Lord Subramanya (also known as Kartikeya, Murugan, or Skanda) is significant in Hinduism, particularly in South India. Lord Subramanya is the deity of valor, wisdom, and is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati.
Lord Subramanya is the son of supreme deities Shiva and Parvati and is the younger brother of Lord Ganesha. The Subramanya ashtothram is the collection of the 108 divine names of Subramanya that describes the sacred nature and divine qualities of this lord.
Nestled between hills on the banks of the Kumaradhara river, the Kukke Subramanya Temple is a major Hindu pilgrimage center, famous for being 5000 years old. The epics narrate how the divine serpent Vasuki and other snakes took refuge under Lord Subramanya in the caves here.
Sri Murugan (Sri Subramanya) is the son of Shiva and Parvati and brother of Sri Ganesha.