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Few additional info on Muruga:

 

Muruga, also known as Subramanya, Kumara or Skanda. He is the older son of

Shiva and Parvathi (not second son). His younger brother is the more widely

worshipped Ganesha. Kumara was born to serve as the SENANI

(commander-in-chief ) of the army of Devas in their camapaign against the

demon Taraka. Kumara was so successful, since then he has that permanent

position.

 

In Gita, the Lord says

"Senaninam aham Skandah" (Among commanders-in -Chiefs, I am Skanda).

 

Skanda Shashti festival comes during November and I am told that some Sri

Vaishnavas celebrate it.

 

Muruga and Subrumanya are the more popular names of Kumara in the South

India. Kumara must have been popular in other parts of India at some time.

Otherwise, the great fourth century AD poet Kalidasa of Ujjain (North India),

would not have bothered to write his great Kavya Kumara Sambhavam. I had the

pleasure of learning fourth canto of this great Kavyam from HSV (H.S. Varada

Desikachar, who is now popular as Ranga Priya swamy), for my pre university

exam.

 

As Mr. Sadagopan pointed out, Sivaya swamigal of Hawai would be a good source

for more info in modern language on Muruga (Subrumanya). In fact, this swamy

is donating a 5 feet idol of Subrumanya to our temple in Cincinnati. I am

told that the Hawai swamy donates the idol of Subrumanya to any Temple if

requested.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO U ALL

 

-tatachar

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