Lord Murukan, the embodiment of beauty and love Essay describing the association of Tamil god Murukan with qualities of love and beauty over the centuries as shown in Tamil poetry and folk worship.
Tai Pucam In Malaysia Research article about the social and historical background of Tai Pucam festival in Malaysia devoted to Tamil Hindu deity Murugan.
Iconographic Contact between Kārttikeya and Manjusrī in China Research article about the occurence of 5th cent. AD inconographic representations of Indian god Kārttikeya or Skanda and bodhisattva Manjusrī at Yun-Kang caves in Shanxi province in China.
Pierced by Murugan’s Lance Book review of Elizabeth Fuller Collins’ book Pierced by Murugan’s Lance: Ritual Power and Moral Redemption Among Malaysian Hindus
Some Observations on Kurinci Poetry Summary and analysis of the indigenous-autochthonous Dravidian romance-myth of god Murukan and the indigenous girl Valli.
Skanda Legends in the Puranas Research article detailing legends in Sanskrit puranas to the Hindu god known variously as Skanda, Kumara, Karttikeya, Guha, Subrahmanya.
Skanda: The Alexander Romance in India 1937 research article examining the historical and mythological relationship between Alexander the Great and Indian war god Skanda-Murugan
Murukan worship in Fiji History of Murugan worship among diaspora Indians in the Fiji Islands including festivals and modes of worship.
Skanda-Subrahmanya in Sanskrit Tradition Research article detailing references in Sanskrit literature to the Hindu god known variously as Skanda, Kumara, Karttikeya, Guha, Subrahmanya.
Iconography of Skanda-Murukan: Flashes of Insight Article about the iconography of the pan-Indian god Skanda or Murugan and his cult both in Sanskrit and Tamil sources by Prof Raju Kalidos, Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the Tamil University, Tanjore.
The Iconography of Murugan Article about the iconography of the pan-Indian god Skanda or Murugan and his cult both in Sanskrit and Tamil sources by Prof Raju Kalidos, Dean of the Faculty of Arts of the Tamil University, Tanjore.
Murugan Temples In Australia Rapid growth of the Tamil community and Murugan worship in Australia since the mid-1980s.
Murukan Cult in Cilappatikaram A study of literary evidence concerning the cult of Skanda-Murukan in the Tamil epic Silapatikaram and related Sangam literature.
My experience with Vallimalai Satchidananda Swami The author’s first-hand account of Valli Malai Satchidananda Swami (d. 1950) and his devotion to Valli and Murugan and mastery of Tiruppukal songs by Arunagirinathar.
Murukan in the Indus Script Clear pictorial evidence from seals, sealings and other inscribed objects for Harappan worship of the pan-Indian god Skanda or Murugan in the Indus Valley script.
Vallakkottai Murukan Temple Research paper exploring the history of Vallakkottai Murukan Temple including literary citations from Tiruppukazh.
Tirumurugarrupadai—A Study Nakkeerar’s magnificent concept of Muruga, where celestial beings mingle with earthly inhabitants & spirits of the underworld, vying with one another to sing & dance in jubilant adoration. Muruga is a Child of wisdom & a Guru of profound contemplation.
Muruga Sadhana in Tirumurugarrupadai Muruga Sadhana or Kaumara spiritual practice as expressed in the 2nd century AD Tamil poem Tirumurugarrupadai
Guha Jnana Bodham ‘Guha Jnana Bodham’ or poetic ‘Awakening to the Wisdom of Guha’ with Englishs translation from Tamil detailing yogic path to realisation through devotion to Guha or Murugan
Murukan Worship in Sri Lanka: New Archaeological Evidence Illustrated article ‘Murukan Worship in Sri Lanka: New Archaeological Evidence’ concerning numismatic evidence about the cult of the pan-Indian god Skanda or Murugan and his cult in Sri Lanka.
Rare Images of Brahmasasta and Varahasamhara Art history study of rare examples of Skanda as Brahmasasta in which Skanda punishes Brahma for not knowing the meaning of pranava mantra and imprisons him within the bars, and Skanda striking a wild boar from which Visnu emerges.
Shanmuka Kavacam and the Kavacam genre Reserach article about the kavacam genre of stotras in Sanskrit and Tamil literature with special attention to Shanmuka Kavacam.
Palani Andavar icon: A Scientific Analysis research article detailing findings of a Tamil Nadu Government committee of scientists commissioned to investigate the deteriorating condition of the Palani Andavar temple icon.
The Skanda cult in India: Sanskrit sources Research article detailing references in Sanskrit literature to the Hindu god known variously as Skanda, Kumara, Karttikeya, Guha, Subrahmanya.
Pilgrimage and Mystical Practice Research article about Pilgrimage and Mystical Practice in the context of pilgrimages to Sabarimalai in Kerala and Kataragama in Sri Lanka.
Kanta Shasti Vratam Research article about Kanta Shasti Vratam with special reference to fasting.
Taippoosam Kavadi Festival in Seychelles Research article about the history of Murugan worship in the Seychelle islands including festivals and modes of worship.
Saint Arunagirinathar: Was he a Shakta? Research paper citing reasons to believe that 14th Cent Saint Arunagirinathar was primarily a goddess devotee or Shakta rather than a Kaumara or devotee of Skanda-Murukan.
History of the Tamil Diaspora A history of the Tamil Diaspora or emigrant Tamils and their descendents across the world.
Skanda: Pan-Indian God of Love and War Indian god Skanda was a popular, young, handsome, spear-wielding war god who lived on forested hills, was fond of hunting and fighting and with an appetite for blood sacrifices.
Somaskanda: Royal and Divine Somaskanda group consists of Lord Siva seated like a king on Mount Kailasa, with His consort Parvati seated next to Him and their son Skanda (Muruga), a tiny tot perched between them
The Murukan cult in Mauritius Research article about the history of Murugan worship in Mauritius including festivals and modes of worship.
Iranian Sraosa and Indian Skanda research article comparing structural affinities between Iranian god Sraosa and Indian god Skanda.
Tamil Language and Murukan Worship in South Africa Research article concerning the history of Murugan worship in Natal, South Africa, and the problems South African Tamils face as a result of the colonial legacy.
Karttikeya in Early Indian Coinage Research article by S. Suresh about the occurence of images, symbols and inscriptions concerning Skanda-Murukan as occurring in Indian coinage based on numismatic sources.
The Iconography of Somaskanda Murti Research article concerning the iconographic depiction of the pan-Indian god Skanda in the Somaskanda aspect.
Significance of Kaumara Icons Research article broadly outlinging the icongraphical and philosophical features of the Hindu god known variously as Murukan, Skanda, Kumara, Karttikeya, Guha, or Subrahmanya.
Discovery of an early sculpture of Murukan Art history article documenting the discovery of an early sculpture of Murukan dating from the Pallava period ca. 7th century AD.
முருகனின் பண்டையக் காலச் சிலை Art history article documenting the discovery of an early sculpture of Murukan dating from the Pallava period ca. 7th century AD.
Murugan and Valli Romance Summary and analysis of the indigenous-autochthonous Dravidian romance-myth of god Murukan and the indigenous girl Valli.
Murugan and Valli Romance Part 1 Part 1 of summary and analysis of the indigenous-autochthonous Dravidian romance-myth of god Murukan and the indigenous girl Valli.
Murugan and Valli Romance Part 2 Part 2 of summary and analysis of the indigenous-autochthonous Dravidian romance-myth of god Murukan and the indigenous girl Valli
Murugan and Valli Romance Part 3 Conclusion of summary and analysis of the indigenous-autochthonous Dravidian romance-myth of god Murukan and the indigenous girl Valli.