


This myth is standard myth known to all Tamilians and explains the concept of Arupadai vedu(Concept of six sacred houses/Temples). Settled in Thriparankundram as Deity with two wives.Fell in love and married Valli in Palamudhirsolai

He freed the Devas and in turn got married to Indra’s Daughter Theivanai in Thiruthani.He received his Vel from Parvathi in Sirakali.He fought for Gyana Palam and became an Aandi(saint) and stood on Palani hills.He arrested Brahma and taught Veda to Shiva in Swamimalai.He was born as six children and later integrated into one.So what are the elements which make him a real Tamil Kadavul? Let us now see his orgin, He is son of Shiva, Parvathi and brother of Ganesha. Shanmuha (one with six faces in Sanskrit)Īs you see all the names is either Sanskrit or Sanskrit derivatives.Kumaran(which means younger one in Sanskrit).Saravana(One who is born in Sara Vana, where Vana means forest).Subramaniyan(Sanskrit form Subhramanya).Kandha (dervative of Sanskrit word Skanda).Now let us make a small survey of names used to denote Murugan, The concept of Murugan as Tamil Kadavul is even expressed in latest film Billa in ‘Seval Kodi’ song. His popularity is very high in south unlike north. Their love for this particular deity is high and he is the most worshiped god in Tamil Nadu. Tamil people take pride in naming Murugan a Tamil Kadavul. Become Fan of Karka Nirka Blog in Facebook
