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  Murukan - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Murukan (also Murugan) is the most popular Hindu deity amongst Tamils of Tamil Nadu state in India and in the Tamil diaspora.
According to legend, Kachiappa Sivacharyar would leave each day's compositions in the sanctum sanctorum or mūlasthānam of the Murugan shrine at Kumara Kottam, to find it returned in the morning with corrections, presumed to be made by the deity himself.
In the war, Shoorapadman was split into two, and was granted a boon by Murugan, to become the peacock, and the rooster.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Murugan   (820 words)

  
 Kartikeya - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In Tamil Nadu state he is known as Murukan (or Murugan) and he is married to two deities and is the younger son of Shiva.
Kartikeya, or Murugan is adored in the large Tamil population in Sri Lanka, and numerous Murugan temples exist in the North and East of Sri Lanka, as well as in the capital city of Colombo.
In southern Sri Lanka, Kartikeya, or Murugan, is worshipped by both Hindus and Buddhists alike at the temple in Kataragama (Kathirkamam), where he is known as Katragama Deviyo (Lord of Katragama), or Kathiravel.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kartikeya   (1107 words)

  
 Worship of Murugan
The work of Thirumurukattruppadai devoted entirely to the extolling of Murugan, is attributed to Nakkirar, a celebrated bard of the early period and the poems in the Paripadal which are exclusively in praise of Chevvel (The Red One) are the earliest and best works available which enable us to study the worship of Muruga.
The marriage of Teyvayanai to Murugan signifies that the Atman (Soul represented by Teyvayanai) seeks the union with Brahmatman (represented by Murugan) and the marriage of Valli signifies that at times Brahmatman seeks the union of Atman.
It is also said that Teyvayanai and Valli are daughters of Vishnu, the maternal uncle of Murugan and by His marriage Murugan acts as a link between the Vaishnavaites (worshippers of Vishnu) and the Saivaites (worshippers of Siva).
www.sttemple.com /STT/english/murugan.asp   (1435 words)

  
 Meet on Murugan: Hinduism Today article May 99   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Murugan appeals to all levels of Tamil society--He is both Subrahmanya to high-caste, Sanskritized Tamils, and Kadavul Murugan to all other castes.
A.V. Chettiar affirmed long-term cultural ties between Tamil Nadu and Mauritius, noting that with its 108 Murugan temples, worship in Mauritius is as widespread as in Tamil Nadu.
In contrast to the Murugan of South India--a purely Tamil God, in Sri Lanka He is revered by Tamil Hindus and Sinhala Buddhists, who both possess lore on Murugan and His abode at Kataragama.
www.xlweb.com /heritage/murukan/ht_may99_article.htm   (1384 words)

  
 Kandar Anubhti
Murugan, you who roamed, looking for Valli, all over hills covered with pools and green fields of millet with their lookout perches.
One of the two parts was transformed by Murugan into the peacock that eventually became his vahana or vehicle, while the other half was transformed into the cock that Murugan holds aloft as a banner or emblem.
Devotees of Murugan regard Valli as the universal mother who is always occupied with the welfare of devotees.
davidgodman.org /asaints/kanubhuti.shtml   (2055 words)

  
 Arunagirinatha
Murugan disappeared, leaving Arunagirinatha a totally transformed man. His diseases vanished and he became an ecstatic bhakta whose devotion manifested as a stream of new songs, all in praise of Murugan, his deliverer.
One can deduce from this that he was already a reasonably competent poet before his encounter with Murugan and that Murugan merely enhanced his talent, enabling him to compose extempore verses that were both devotional and literary masterpieces.
It was at this opportune moment that Lord Murugan appeared on a dancing peacock, halted him in the act and took possession of him.
davidgodman.org /asaints/agirinatha1.shtml   (2486 words)

  
 What is Murugan Bhakti?
Murugan, the ever-youthful champion-deity of South Asian song, legend and literature, has long been far more than His diminutive appearance suggests.
Presenting the outward resemblance of a boy or a youth (or any other form that pleases Him!), Guha 'the Mysterious' repeatedly surfaces in myth, lore and legend from remote prehistory down to the present, for He always is in the 'here and now' (Tamil: ippo-ingey), within and yet beyond time and space.
The Murugan Bhakti home page serves as a meeting point for scholars and non-scholars, bhaktas and others alike, who have found (or suspect) that there indeed is more to Skanda-Murugan than meets the eye.
www.hindunet.org /home/god_sages_gurus/skanda/bhakti.htm   (394 words)

  
 Palani, Palani City, Palani murugan temple, Palani Hills, Palani Panchamirtham   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Palani is a holiest resort for all the devotees of LORD MURUGAN.
Thaipucam, vaikasi Vishakam, Thirukarttikai are the famous festivals as per the request of the devotees golden chariot is made.
Palani is one of the revered 6 padai veedu shrines of murugan.
www.palanicity.com   (216 words)

  
 எறும்புகள்/Erumbugal » tamil literature
Fwd: [agathiyar] Murugan’s overtures to VaLLi - Kandha PuraNam - #34
Murugan was fed Thinai flour mixed with honey.
Murugan asked her to marry him in return, if he were to save her.
www.tamil.net /erumbugal/?cat=9   (2472 words)

  
 Abodes of Skanda
Skanda - also known as Murugan, Kartikeya, Subramanya is one of the most revered deities in the southern state of Tamilnadu.
All about Skanda: Kartikeya or Murugan is held in special reverence by the Tamil speaking populace.
Abodes of Skanda in Malai Naadu: Experience the old world charm of Murugan temples in the vicinity of Kanyakumari, part of the erstwhile Travancore kingdom Ayikudi, Velimalai, Vellimalai and Tirumalai.
www.templenet.com /Tamilnadu/skanda.html   (373 words)

  
 Murugan Temple of North America, Maryland USA - Home
The Murugan Temple of North America is a traditional Saivite Hindu Temple serving the Hindu community from all over the world.
We also have a community center and auditorium that is available for the use by the community.
Murugan Temple now has a new email address, please note it down for your future correspondence with the temple.
www.murugantemple.org /staticcontent/HomePage.jsp   (206 words)

  
 Temple Annual Festival 2006   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Each day will feature cultural programs and special "Poojas" (religious services), followed by the deity Lord Murugan and his divine consorts being taken in a procession outside the temple, with devotees singing "Bajans" (devotional songs).
Outside the temple, Lord Murugan and his divine consorts will be decorated with all kinds of ornate flowers before being taken in procession around the temple perimeter.
We expect your fullest attendance like in the past years and be blessed by the Grace of Lord Murugan
montrealmurugantemple.faithweb.com /photo.html   (467 words)

  
 Murugan Darshan
Second of the six Aarupadai Kavasams is dedicated to Lord Shanmuganathan, name of Lord Murugan at Thriuchendur, second of his six shrines.
This is the main and most popular of the six Aarupadai Kavasams as Lord Murugan in this shrine is said to be a incarnation of Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, Lord Saraswathi, Lord Lakshmi and Lord Gowri.
The Lord Murugan in this shrine is said to have the power of all the six Gods mentioned above — Knowledge, Money, Potency, and the Power to succeed in any good endeavor.
www.galatta.com /spiritual/kandhar1.htm   (106 words)

  
 Year 2006 Guestbook of Kaumaram.com http://kaumaram.com
May Lord Murugan bless all contributors and viewers for a long and happy life.
As Murugan Devotees, my family and I were pleased to see such a wonderful site about our loving god.
The ultimate Lord Murugan will always be with all of us and protect us as long as we live.
www.kaumaram.com /guest/guestbook.html   (3214 words)

  
 எறும்புகள்/Erumbugal » 2005 » November
Murugan sat upon a throne with VaLLi and DEvasEna
Murugan then told DEvasEna about both their histories.
Murugan descended from His chariot and saw that Indra
www.tamil.net /erumbugal/?m=200511   (2369 words)

  
 D/FW Hindu Temple Society ::: Online Puja ::: Lord Murugan
Sri Murugan is also known as Skandha, Kaartikeya and Subrahmanya.
From that day, Manmatha is known as Ananga, the one who has no body.
Shiva married Paarvati and Kumaara Swami, or Murugan was born to them.
www.dfwhindutemple.org /murugan_puja.htm   (191 words)

  
 How Murugan, Idumban and Kavadi came to Palani   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Sage Agastya wanted to take two hills -- Sivagiri and Saktigiri -- to his abode in the South and commissioned his asuran disciple Idumban to carry them.
Idumban was one of the very few asuran survivors of the suraasuran war between Murugan's forces and those of Surapadman.
After surviving the war he had repented and became a devotee of Lord Murugan.
www.xlweb.com /heritage/skanda/kavadi.htm   (492 words)

  
 Murugan Kumaran   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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uk.imdb.com /Name?Murugan+Kumaran   (83 words)

  
 Murugan Bhakti: Skanda-Kumara Muruga website
Murugan in the Indus Script by I. Mahadevan
Murugan Bhakti offers free home pages to centers of Murugan devotion anywhere -- contact us for details.
Murugan Bhakti is produced in cooperation with the Living Heritage Trust and EasyLink Internet providers.
hinduweb.org /home/god_sages_gurus/skanda   (56 words)

  
 O'Reilly Radar > Burn In 3: Murugan Pal
O'Reilly Radar > Burn In 3: Murugan Pal
Today we look at Murugan Pal, founder and CTO of SpikeSource.
This is the fourth entry in the O'Reilly Radar series about how alpha geeks got into computers.
radar.oreilly.com /archives/2005/11/burn_in_2_tim_oreilly.html   (481 words)

  
 Murugan > Image Gallery > Freebies > EPrarthana.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
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www.eprarthana.com /html/imurugan.asp   (33 words)

  
 Kaumaram - Devotion to Lord Muruga
On the crest of Prayer - The Thaipusam Story
This website is a dedication of Love for Lord Murugan.
Please take note that Kaumaram.com DOES NOT solicit any funding, directly or indirectly.
www.kaumaram.com /contents.html   (58 words)

  
 Murugan Brahmin Samaj   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Term : "Murugan: "Beautiful one," a favorite name of Karttikeya among the Tamils of South India, Sri Lanka and elsewhere.
Description : "Murugan: "Beautiful one," a favorite name of Karttikeya among the Tamils of South India, Sri Lanka and elsewhere.
Fop further information please click the below link
homepage.ntlworld.com /prakash.joshi/Murugan.html   (48 words)

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