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Gods
Kartikeya
Kartikeya (Murugan) is the god of war and victory, commander of the divine armies, and son of Shiva and Parvati.
Family
ParentsShiva and Parvati
Also Known As — Names & Epithets of Kartikeya
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Skanda | Attacker of evil |
| Murugan | Beautiful youth |
| Shanmukha | Six-faced Lord Kartikeya was nurtured by six celestial mothers (Krittikas) and developed six faces to bless each simultaneously. |
| Subrahmanya | Great teacher |
| Kumara | Eternal youth |
| Guha | Hidden one |
| Saravana | Born in a reed forest |
| Velan | Bearer of the Vel spear |
| Mahasena | Commander of the divine army |
| Gangeya | Son of Ganga |
Related Festivals
🪔 Thaipusam🪔 Skanda Sashti
Related Temples
🛕 Palani🛕 Tiruchendur🛕 Six Abodes of Murugan
Related Baby Names
Divine names inspired by Kartikeya — tap any linked name for its full meaning, numerology & Rashi.