Murugan

Also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subrahmanya, Shanmukha, Kumara, Velan

The six-faced son of Shiva and Parvati, commander of the divine army and Vel-wielding presiding deity of Tamil Nadu's six sacred abodes.

Aru Padai Veedu

The Six Abodes of Lord Murugan

Murugan and the Defeat of Tarakasura

How Shiva's six-faced son Murugan (Kartikeya) was born to lead the gods against the invincible demon Tarakasura, and became the Vel-wielding commander worshipped across Tamil Nadu's six sacred abodes.

Shlokas

Shri Subrahmanya Pancharatnam

Subrahmanya Pancharatnam, five verses and a closing verse of benefits to Lord Subrahmanya (Murugan), each ending in a prayer for refuge.

6 verses

Kavach

Kandha Shasti Kavasam: The Armor of Skanda Shasti

A Tamil armor hymn to Murugan, attributed to Devaraya Swamigal, asking his vel to guard each part of the body; recited during Skanda Shasti.

61 verses

Stotras

Ṛṇamocaka Maṅgala Stotra: The Debt-Relieving Hymn to Mars

A twelve-verse hymn to Mangala (Mars) from the Skanda Purana, asking release from debt, poverty and Mars-linked troubles.

14 verses

Stotras

Subrahmanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali

A litany of 108 names of Lord Subrahmanya (Skanda, Murugan), each preceded by Om and followed by namah, chanted for blessings and devotion.

112 verses

Stotras

Śrī Subrahmaṇya Bhujaṅgam (The Serpent-Like Hymn to Lord Murugan)

A 34-entry Sanskrit hymn (33 verses plus a closing colophon) to Lord Murugan in the Bhujanga meter, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, asking his help in every difficulty and at death.

34 verses