Lord Murugan is known with various names across various parts of Asia like Subramanyam, Kumara, Skanda, Kartikeya and many more. Born for a reason and raised to the level of Commander-in-Chief of army of Gods.. Many of the major events in Murugan's life took place when he was a young boy. This has encouraged the worship of Murugan as a child god, very similar to the worship of child Krishna in North India.This book is a small effort to bring back the lost glory of Lord Murugan. His grace on his disciples is expressed in various chapters of this book. Reading the glory of Lord Murugan mentioned in this book or narrating these stories on auspicious days will bring enormous grace of Lord Murugan on his disciples.
“Fantastical . . . Through the thoughts of a rare black goat and the couple who adopt it, readers witness famines, death, and moments of beauty.” —National Geographic Longlisted for the National Book Award for Translated Literature As he did in the award-winning One Part Woman, Perumal Murugan explores a side of India that is rarely considered in the West: the rural lives of the country’s farming community. He paints a bucolic yet sometimes menacing portrait, showing movingly how danger and deception can threaten the lives of the weakest through the story of a helpless young animal lost in a world it naively misunderstands. As the novel opens, a mysterious stranger offers a farmer in Tamil Nadu a black goat kid who is the runt of the litter, surely too frail to survive. The farmer and his wife take care of the young she-goat, whom they name Poonachi, and soon the little goat is bounding with joy and growing at a rate they think miraculous for such a small animal. Intoxicating passages from the goat’s perspective offer a bawdy and earthy view of what it means to be an animal and a refreshing portrayal of the natural world. But Poonachi’s life is not destined to be a rural idyll—dangers can lurk around every corner, and may sometimes come from surprising places, including a government that is supposed to protect the weak and needy. Is this little goat too humble a creature to survive such a hostile world? “The title character of Murugan’s elegant new novel is indeed a joy . . . through Poonachi’s tale we are reminded how much bonds us with the animal world.” —USA Today
By the author of One Part Woman: “A haunting story of forbidden love set in Southern India that illustrates the cruel consequences of societal intolerance.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review Saroja and Kumaresan are young and in love. After meeting in a small southern Indian town where Kumaresan works at a soda bottling shop, they quickly marry before returning to Kumaresan’s family village, where they hope to build a happy life together. But they are harboring a terrible secret: Saroja is from a different caste than Kumaresan, and if the villagers find out, they will both be in grave danger. Faced with venom from her mother-in-law and questions from her new neighbors, Saroja tries to adjust to a new lonely and uncomfortable life, while Kumaresan struggles to scrape together enough money for them to start over somewhere new. But in a world filled with thorns, their love may not be enough to keep them safe.
The Origins and Legends of Lord Muruga Embark on a captivating journey into the world of Murugan, a multifaceted Hindu deity revered for his courage, wisdom, and unwavering devotion to justice. This comprehensive exploration delves into his legendary battles, unveils the symbolism behind his iconic weapons and imagery, and sheds light on his diverse roles as a god of war, love, prosperity, and knowledge. Discover how Murugan's legacy continues to resonate in the modern world, inspiring devotees through vibrant festivals, magnificent temples, and artistic expressions. Whether you're a seasoned scholar or a curious newcomer, this exploration of Murugan offers a deeper understanding of his enduring significance and the profound impact he continues to have on believers across the globe. Murugan, Hindu God, Warrior God, Lord Murugan, Hinduism, Mythology, Festivals, Temples, Symbolism, Modern Hinduism
SIMPLE & EASY WAY TO WORSHIP LORD MURUGAN BY GAYATRI, MOOLA MANTRAS WITH ASHTOTHRAM & SAHASRANAMAM - INCLUDING KAVACHAM, UPANISHID AND OTHER EFFECTIVE SLOGAMS! LAGU CHATRU SAMHARA HOMAM/YAGNA! Upasana is known as continuous worship of an angelic presence or god. If you follow a particular god or goddess / a deity to help you in all your personal and complete life cycle then you have to follow certain protocols on which a particular deity will be satisfied and helps by speaking, appearing in dreams and giving some message, making success in business/ career, marriage, service to others etc.Firstly, please do not panic or no fear of worshiping lord Ganapathy, Mahavishnu, Lakshmi, Hanuman, Murugan, Swamy Iyyapa or Kaali as these angelic powers will do only good things for us. They won't punish or reject us; because after all we are humans seeking help from angels and god to help us and only they can. Also any mantras can be chanted or prayers can be performed anytime anywhere. Only our mind and soul involvement is very important. Touching pooja things/ idols and deities at home or temple, lighting up lamp should be done with ablution (mandatory).Lord Murugan is frequently referred to as Karthikeya, Skanda, Kumara, and Subrahmanya. He's the Victory and Medicine Hindu god. Many texts refer to him as the God of Tamil. He is the son of Parvati and Shiva, Ganesha's brother, and a god with many versions of life tale in Hinduism. Since ancient times, Kartikeya has been a major deity in South Asia and is particularly famous and worshipped as Murugan in South India, Sri Lanka, Singapore and Malaysia. Kartikeya is an ancient god that can be traced back to the Vedic age. Archeological proof from the 1st and later centuries, where he was discovered with Hindu god Agni (fire), suggests that in early Hinduism he was an important deity. He is found in many medieval temples all over India, such as at the Ellora Caves and Elephanta Caves. He is called Murugu in the Tirumurukā halftruuppaai and portrayed as a deity of beauty and youth, with sentences like "his body shines like the sun rising from the jade ocean." It depicts him with six faces each with a function, twelve arms, victory over evil, and shrines in the hilly areas devoted to him. Buddhism and Jainism also refer Lord Murugan in different names across Asia.Murugan Manthras are also okay to chant on Tuesdays or Thursdays or any Kirthiga/Poosam both to recite Upanishid, Bujangam, Kavacham (manthras) or Ashtotram or Sahastranamam (given in this book) etc.Ablution needed correctly for Subramanya upasana or worship with pure vegetarian diet. If you consume non vegetarian then do not do any pooja on that particular day. Simply Murugan gayatri/ Kavachams/Ashtothram manthras or moola manthras also can be chanted as per your wish with any count like 36 or 54 or 108 daily; but with bakthi (belief in god) will do the wonders here. Follow as per your wish whichever is easy for you. This book covers these chapters: HISTORY OF LORD MURUGANMAIN SANGALPAM/PURPOSE (INTENTIONS)INITIAL / BASIC SETUP FOR THE POOJAS!Important Notes & TipsLORD GANESH WORSHIPLORD SUBRAMANYA WORSHIPLORD MURUGAN SAHASRA NAMAVALIKUMAARA UPANISHIDSHANMUGA KAVACHAMSUBRAMANYA PANCHARATNAMSUBRAMANYA BHUJANGAMMURUGAN KUMAARATHSAVAMKANDHA SASHTI KAVACHAMKANDHA GURU KAVACHAMLAGU MURUGAN/ CHATRU SAMHARA HOMAMEXTENDED HOMAM/ YAGNAM FOR MURUGAN - CHATRU SAMHARAADDITIONAL KARYA SIDDHI MANTRASMORE KARYA SIDDHI MANTRAS......Lord Murugan/ Subramanya blessings to all! GOOD LUCK!
A vibrant fable of marriage, caste and social convention from a major Indian writer Kali and Ponna are perfectly content in their marriage, aside from one thing, they are unable to conceive. As their childlessness begins to attract local gossip and family disapproval, they try everything from prayers to potions, but none of the offerings or rituals helps. Increasingly unhappy and desperate, they consider a more drastic plan: the annual chariot festival, a celebration of the half-male, half-female god Maadhorubaagan. For one night, the rules of marriage are relaxed, and consensual sex between unmarried men and women is overlooked, for all men are considered gods. But rather than bring them together, this scheme threatens to drive the couple apart. Selling over 100,000 copies in India, where it was published first in the original Tamil and then in this celebrated English translation, One Part Woman has become a cult phenomenon in the subcontinent, jump-starting conversations about caste and female empowerment. Tender, deeply poignant, and bitingly critical, One Part Woman is a powerful exploration of a loving marriage under strain. Perumal Murugan is an Indian author and professor of Tamil literature. He has written six novels and four collections each of short stories and poetry. His best-known novel One Part Woman, highly controversial in India, won the ILF Samanvay Basha Samman, and Aniruddhan Vasudevan's English rendering won the Translation Prize from India's National Academy of Letters.
Lord Shiva has two sons according to Vedas namely Lord ganesh and Lord Muruga Lord Muruga took birth in order to kill the demon Taarakaasura. His vehicle is a peacock. He is worshiped by the people belonging to South India. He has got six faces. Therefore, he is called by the name shanmukha. The day which falls on the sixth day of Shukla paksha of every month is called "Shashti". This Shashti is dedicated to lord Muruga. On that day the devotees of Lord Muruga undergo fasting and worship the Lord by reciting "kandar Shashti kavacham" which is very dear to Lord Muruga. It is believed that the couple who do not have any issues will be blessed with one if they worship Lord Muruga with great reverence, love and devotion.Lord Muruga is the one who wards away any kind of difficulty which a devotee faces in his entire lifetime. Such is the power of Lord Muruga. He is called by different names out of which some are subramanya, kartikeya and skanda and many more. The weapon which Lord muruga holds in his hand is called "vel" which was gifted by his mother who is none other than Goddess Parvati. In this e-book, I have elaborately explained the stories on lord muruga.
An analysis of the Thaipusam festival of the Hindu Tamils of Malaysia and the vows they make to the god Murugan. It explores the meaning of vow fulfilment as reflected in social, economic and political divisions in the Tamil community, and the practice of ritual as a form of symbolic action.
