The fierce battle ended on the 6th day, when Lord Muruga comprehensively defeated Surapadma and his evil forces, relieving the Gods and the people, of his repression. Armed with the mighty Vel (lance), presented to him by his mother Parvati, Muruga led an army of celestial beings against the demon army and fought Surapadma, his henchmen, and their mighty forces. Then Muruga set out on his mission of ridding the universe of evil forces. Vaikasi Visakam that is, the day of Visaka star in the Tamil month of Vaikasi (mid-May to mid-June) is considered the day of the Lord’s incarnation, while all the Krittika star days are held sacred for Muruga worship. Pleased with the service of the angels, the divine couple Shiva and Parvati, named the baby as Karthikeya. As Goddess Parvati very fondly hugged the six young ones together, they all merged into a single form, with six heads. These six divine babies were well taken care of by six angels known as Karthigai Pengal (damsels), who were the personifications of the powerful star Krittika. The divine forces carried this to the sacred pond, Saravana Poigai, where, the flame transformed into six sparks and six handsome babies emerged out of them.
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The compassionate Lord Shiva opened his third eye, and a blazing flame emerged out of it. The advent of Muruga became necessary for saving the universe from the atrocities of the mighty demon, Surapadma, who obtained many boons, became quite powerful and started oppressing even the Gods. Skanda Purana, the religious text about the life of the lord, gives a good account of the interesting legend on the birth of Muruga and his exploits.
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MAHATHE LORD MURUGA FREE
Being the ruler of the highly potent Mars, Muruga is held high in Vedic Astrology as well, as the divine personification of supreme power, consciousness, and wisdom, who can free one from karmic bondage. Vedic Astrology regards Mars as a fiery planet, on whom, the Vedic fire God Agni wields a strong influence. At times, he is also depicted along with his two consorts – Deivanai and Valli. His mount peacock and a snake always accompany him. Sometimes, he is shown with six faces and 12 hands, carrying different weapons, which include sword, mace, javelin, discus, bow, etc. Lord Muruga is usually depicted as a youthful god with a charming personality, dressed as a warrior and holding his weapon Vel (lance) in his hand.
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Muruga is regarded as a Tamil God and is widely worshipped all over the state. He remains as the core of all the divine energies and is believed to lead one towards spiritual evolution. He is a unique Godhead, who is a rare combination of matchless valor and supreme, divine intelligence. He was named as such as he holds a spear in his hand while he dances.Muruga, also known as Subramanya, Karthikeya, Shanmuga or Skanda, is the son of Lord Shiva and his consort, Goddess Parvati. There is also reference in Porulathikaram to veriyadal-to dance in frenzy-the dance of invocation to Muruga, conducted by a person called Velan. Besides the two works, a number of references are made about Muruga in the oldest Tamil grammar book Tolkapiyam that says that the mountain region is dear to Cheyon (Cheyon Meya Maivaraiyulagamum). The poems in the Paripadal, which are exclusively in praise of Chevvel (The Red One), are the earliest. The work of Thirumurugaattruppadai devoted entirely to the extolling of Murugan, is attributed to Nakkirar, a celebrated bard of the early period. Thirumurugaattruppadai and Paripadal A review of references in early Tamil literature points to the conclusion that the worship of Muruga is very ancient among the Tamils.
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This division was devised by the Saint Aadi Shankara. The other five being Ganapathyam (worship of Ganesa), Saivaism (worship of Lord Siva), Vaishnavaism (worship of Lord Vishnu), Shaoram (worship of Sun) and Saktham (worship of Shakthi). The Kaumaras or those who regard and worship Kumara, Skanda, Shanmuga or Karthigeya as the Supreme Being, belong to one of the sects of the Hindu faith.