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.
The Six Abodes of Lord Murugan
Subrahmanya Pancharatnam, five verses and a closing verse of benefits to Lord Subrahmanya (Murugan), each ending in a prayer for refuge.
A litany of 108 names of Lord Subrahmanya (Skanda, Murugan), each preceded by Om and followed by namah, chanted for blessings and devotion.
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.
A Tamil armor hymn to Murugan, attributed to Devaraya Swamigal, asking his vel to guard each part of the body; recited during Skanda Shasti.