Feature Articles

Index of Murugan Bhakti feature articles

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.

Sri Muruga complete book by Rahul Kabade

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.

Encyclopaedia on Lord Muruga for free download

Murugan: The Kali Yuga Varada Illustrated article about god Skanda-Murugan’s appearance and purpose in the present Kali Yuga or Dark Age of humanity.

How to perform Skanda Shasti Puja at home

How Murugan, Idumban and Kavadi came to Palani Illustrated story of how Lord Murugan and His devotee Idumban came to Palani to originate the kavadi ritual.

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

Stepping Up to Spiritual Heights during Thaipusam Thousands of pilgrims attend Batu Caves, the focal point in Malaysia of Thaipusam Murugan festival

Devotees throng Batu Caves for Thaipusam Thousands of Hindu devotees throng Batu Caves, Malaysia, the focal point of the Thaipusam festival

Thousands fulfil vows during Thaipusam Thousands of Hindu devotees fulfill vows at Batu Caves, Malaysia, the focal point of the Thaipusam festival

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