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Skanda is a name of a deity that is popular amongst practicing Hindus and Buddhists The name is also represented by Murugan and Ceyon in Tamil. Murugan is the major Tamil god and very popular in Tamil Nadu. There are seven legendary bases Murugan. They are Pazhani, Thiruchendur, Thiruparankunram and Thiruthani are among them. In Sri Lanka major temples like Kataragama / (Kadirgamam), Nallur (Jaffna), Thondaman Aru and Peradeniya (Kandy) are devoted to him. In Australia Sydney Murugan temple in Parramatta (Mays Hill) is a major Hindu temple for all Australian Hindus.
Origins of these Deities Kartikeya is the son of Siva. All these Gods are young male warriors and they are symbolic of romance and chivalry. Related links Skanda Upanishad Skanda Purana | ||||||||
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