Murugan
God of War
moo-ROO-gan/muːrʊɡən/
Meaning & Origin
Murugan is the god of war, love, and fertility in the Hindu religion. He is the younger son of Shiva and Parvati and is also known as Kartikeya or Skanda. In mythology, Murugan is depicted riding a peacock and wielding a spear.
Spiritual meaning
Symbolizes courage, strength, and devotion.
Language details
कुमार
Young God
मूरुगन
मूर्ज़
முருகன்
குமாரன்
మూరుగన్
జీముజేశ్వర్
Murugan
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे God of War
Murugan
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ God of War
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
moo-ROO-gan
/muːrʊɡən/
Lucky number
2
Lucky day
Monday
Lucky colors
Life path
3
Lucky stone
Ruby
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Murugan is a significant deity in the Tamil culture and is especially worshipped in the south of India. Temples dedicated to Murugan are found all over Tamil Nadu and the annual chariot processions (Rath Yatra) of the Murugan temples attract large crowds. Besides his military prowess, Murugan is also revered as the god of love and arranged marriages.
In Hinduism, Murugan is considered an embodiment of divine love and is a living example of the harmony between love and discipline. Murugan is also believed to be the leader of the celestial army, protecting the devotees from evil and ensuring their spiritual growth. Devotion to Murugan is said to bestow blessings of love, peace, and victory over obstacles.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Murugan is a name of Lord Murugan in Hinduism, who is also known as Kartikeya or Skanda. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Murugan is considered to be the god of war, knowledge, and love. He is also the god of hills, mountains, and forests.
Historical references
Historical records show that The Tirukkural, an ancient Tamil text, mentions the god Murugan. The name Murugan carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Ancient Tamil period
Historical records show that The Hindu epic, the Skanda Purana, describes Murugan as a powerful deity. The name Murugan carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Ancient Hindu period
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