Skanda

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Skanda is a name of a deity that is popular amongst practicing Hindus and Buddhists

  • Skanda (Buddhism) a popular Deva or even Bodhisattva popular amongst Chinese Buddhism.

The name is also represented by Murugan and Ceyon in Tamil. Murugan is one of the famous hindu god and very popular in Tamil Nadu. There are six legendary bases (Aaru Padai Veedu) for Murugan. They are Pazhamudhircholai, Pazhani, Swamimalai, Thiruchendur, Thiruparankunram and Thiruthani

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.

[edit] 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. Lord Murugan (Six Faces) is also represented as an ascetic with the inscription, "I am here, Why Fear?" In Occidental non-Christian tradition, Lord Murugan is called "The Eternal Youth".

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Skanda Upanishad

Skanda Purana

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