What is Murugan Bhakti? Introduction to the pan-Indian god of wisdom, war and mystery Skanda-Murugan and His cult in Sanskrit and Tamil sources, including images of the deity.
Tamils Abroad Seek Solace in Murugan Among Tamils spread across the globe but also among non-Tamils, there is a visible resurgence in both worship and research concerning the cult of Murukan
Thiruppugazh — Musical Way of Worship Musical poetry of 15th century Tamil Saint Arunagirinathar the great Tamil and Sanskrit exponent of Murugan bhakti
Foot Pilgrimage to Murugan Shrines Illustrated article about traditional foot pilgrimage or pada yatra in the tradition of the pan-Indian god Skanda or Murugan.
Muruga — The Ever-Merciful Lord Article from the book ‘Grandeur of Thiruppugazh: The Hallowed Hymns of Arunagirinatha’ by SRS Ayyar.
Skanda’s Sister Jyoti Illustrated article about god Skanda’s sister Jyoti by Dr. Alagappa Alagappan of the Aru Padai Veedu Foundation of USA.
Goddess Jyoti Illustrated article about Hindu goddess Jyoti by Bansi Pandit of the Hindu Temple Society of North America.
Kanda Puranam: Uma Devi’s Penance A summarized English rendition of the Kanda Puranam or Skanda Purana, the epic of the war between Indian wargod Skanda-Murugan and his arch-foe the super-titan Surapadman
Skanda’s Sister Jyoti Article about Indian god Skanda’s sister Jyoti by Dr. Alagappa Alagappan presented at the First International Conference Seminar on Skanda-Murukan.
Thai Poosam festival History and traditions of Thai Pusam festival celebrated by Murugan devotees worldwide
Panguni Uthiram festival 2013 in Chennai Thousands of devotees pierce their bodies with needles and spikes as mark of penance during Panguni Uthiram festival in Tamil Nadu