International Murukan Conference Series
Research Topics
Note: This listing is not exhaustive. Participants may propose additional topics.
I. India
A. North India:
- Indus Valley Civilization
- Early Sanskrit sources
- Epic Sanskrit sources: Mahabharata and Ramayana
- Classical Sanskrit sources: Kalidasa, et al.
- Puranic Sanskrit sources: Skanda Purana, etc.
- Karttikeya in early Indian coinage
- Karttikeya: early Indian temple icons and idols
- North and South: mutual influences upon literature & worship
Karttikeya worship in North Indian states
- Bengal (and Bangla Desh)
- Bengali traditions of Skanda, Sikandar and al-Khadir
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Bihar
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Orissa
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Gujarat
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Maharashtra
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Assam
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Madya Pradesh
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Uttar Pradesh
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
- Jammu & Kashmir
- History of Karttikeya worship
- Seats of Karttikeya worship
- Local literature and oral traditions
- Local modes of worship
B. South India:
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- Early literary sources: Paripatal, etc
- Murukan in Cankam Literature: Veriyattu Tribal Worship
- Archaeological evidences of early Murukan worship
- Fusion of Sanskrit and Tamil concepts of Skanda-Murukan
- Evolution of Murukan from Kurinci god
- Tamil Katavul
- Tirumurukarruppatai of Nakkirar
- Tirumurukarruppatai's place in the Saiva Canon
- Early bhakti literature
- Valli and Murukan: The Never-ending Love Story
- Arunakirinatar and the medieval revival of Murukan worship
- In the Footsteps of Arunakirinathar: Pilgrimage and Sacred Geography
- Tiruppukal as classical music and its role in the cult of Murukan
- The Iconography of Murukan in South Indian Tradition
- Murukan in classical South Indian dance
- The Kavacam Genre of Devotional Literature
Tamil saints associated with Murukan worship
- Bhogar
- Arunakirinatar
- Tayumanavar
- Tirupporur Chidambara Swamigal
- Kumaragurubara Swamigal
- Annamalai Reddiyar
- Dandapani Swamigal (1839-1898)
- Kumaragurudasa Swamigal (Pamban Swami)
- Pal Kudi Bawa of Katirkamam
- Yoga Swamigal of Nallur, Sri Lanka
- Vallimalai Satchidananda Swamigal
- Kripananda Variar
- Skandasramam Santananda Swamigal
- Ratinagiri Bala Murugan
- Guruji Śrī A.S. Raghavan
- Pitukuli Murugadas
Aru Patai Veetukal
- Lord Murukan's Aru Patai Veetukal
- Tirupparamkundram
- Tiruccentur
- Palani
- Swami Malai
- Tiruttani
- Pazhamudircolai
Other ancient centers of worship
- Chennimalai
- Ciruvapuri
- Ennkann
- Ilanji
- Kanakamalai
- Katirkamam
- Kumarakottam, Kanchipuram
- Mayilam
- Sikkal
- Tiruchengōrdu
- Tirumalai
- Tiruppōrūr
- Tiruvannamalai
- Vallakkotai
- Valliyūr
- Vayalūr
- Viralimalai
Seats of contemporary Murukan worship
- Śrī Skandasramam, Salem
- Vallimalai Tiruppukazh Asramam
- Marudamalai, Coimbatore
- Muttukumara Temple, Vadapalani
- Uttara Swami Nathan Temple, Malai Mandir, New Delhi
- Pamban Swami Samadhi, Tiruvanmiyur
- Śrī Vaishnavi Shrine, Chennai
Murukan festivals
- Tai Pucam
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
- Skanda Sasti
- other local festivals
Organisations promoting Murukan worship
- Thiruppugazh Anbargal
- Aru Padai Veedu Foundation (India and USA)
- Kataragama Devotees Trust (Sri Lanka)
- Saiva Siddhanta Church, (Hawaii, USA)
- International Centre for the Study of Murukan-Skanda (Chennai)
- Kānchi Kāmakoti Natyālayam, Chennai
- Tiruppukazh Sangamam, Chennai
- Subramania Samaj, Mumbai
Subrahmanya worship in other states of South India
- Andhra Pradesh
- History of Subrahmanya worship;
- Places of Subrahmanya worship;
- Local literature;
- Oral traditions; and
- Local modes of worship
- Karnataka
- History of Subrahmanya worship;
- Places of Subrahmanya worship;
- Local literature;
- Oral traditions; and
- Local modes of worship
- Kerala
- History of Subrahmanya worship;
- Places of Subrahmanya worship;
- Local literature;
- Oral traditions; and
- Local modes of worship
Urban-rural divide:
- Modes of worship
- Temple structure
- Sangams & sabhas
II. Nations adjoining the Indian Ocean
Sri Lanka
- History of Murukan worship in Sri Lanka
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Katirkamam: Hindu, Sinhala, Muslim and Vedda participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Temples and modes of worship of the Northern & Eastern Provinces
- Sites Sacred to Murukan in Sri Lanka
- Temples and festivals associated with Murukan
Mauritius
- History of Murukan worship in Mautirius
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Temple architecture and worship
- Contemporary trends and innovations
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
Reunion Island
- History of Murukan worship in Reunion Island
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Non-Indian participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
South Africa
- History of Murukan worship in South Africa
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Black African, et al. participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
Singapore
- History of Murukan worship in Singapore
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Malay and Chinese ethnic participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Centers of Murukan worship in Singapore
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
Malaysia
- History of Murukan worship in Malaysia
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Malay and Chinese ethnic participation
- Taippucam Taippucam at Batu Cave
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
Australia
- History of Murukan worship in Australia
- Temples and centers of worship
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Non-Tamil and non-Indian participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
III. Murukan worship in other nations and regions
Europe
- History of Murukan worship in Europe
- Conditions facing diaspora Tamils in:
- Great Britain
- France
- Germany
- Scandanavia
- Switzerland
- other nations
- Non-Tamil and non-Indian participation
- Temples and centers of Murukan worship
- Murugan Temple, London
- Skanda Vale center, Wales
- other centers of worship
North America
- History of Murukan worship in Canada and the United States
- Conditions facing diaspora Tamils in North America
- Non-Tamil and non-Indian participation
- Temples and centers of worship
Fiji Islands
- History of Murukan worship in the Fiji Islands
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Non-Tamil and non-Indian participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
New Zealand
- History of Murukan worship in New Zealand
- Local oral tradition and literature about Murukan and His worship
- Non-Tamil and non-Indian participation
- Modes of worship: pada yatra, puja, congregational worship, vedic & agamic patterns, alaku, kavati, animal sacrifice, individual practices
- Festivals associated with Murukan
- Taippucam
- Kanda Sashti
- Karttikai
- Pankuni Uttiram
- Vaikaci Vicakam
IV. Skanda-Murukan in cyberspace
- Dissolving time & space: the role of Internet communications in the cult of Murukan in the 21st Century
- Internet sites devoted to Skanda-Murukan
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