Murugan in the south, Kartikeya in the north. Read on to know about the famous Murugan temples in south India

Murugan in the south, Kartikeya in the north
It is mentioned in Tamil Sangam literature dating from 1,500 years to Murugan according to the Shruta tradition. In fact, the so-called Kartikeya in Northern India is known as Murugan in the South. It can also be said that the one who is Murugan in the south, Kartikeya in the north, Kartikeya, the son of Shiva…, tells Devdutt Patnaik. We often find references to the mythical character Murugan in South Indian films and books. To our surprise, we do not know of any other mythological figure in North India. Going a little deeper, we find that the one called Kartikeya in North India is actually known as Murugan in the South.

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It can also be said that the one who is Murugan in the south, Kartikeya in the north, Kartikeya, the son of Shiva. Tamil Sangam literature dating from 1,500 years finds reference to Murugan, based on Shruta tradition. Murugan is believed to be related to the mountains. This is the time when the spread of the Vedas had reached almost half of South India.
Similarly, the barren desert is associated with the goddess Kali, the sea and Varuna, the forests of Vishnu, and the fields of Indra. Murugan stands on a mountaintop and receives fame as the son of Shiva. But according to local belief, Shiva himself knows the secret of 'Pranava' (Om's voice) from Murugan, which makes Murugan his father's teacher.

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Most of us do not know the Northern and Indian stories of Murugan or Kartikeya, but these stories are very popular in Tamil Nadu. These stories honor Arupathi Vitu, these are the six temples that are well-known religious sites here. These temples were built by various kings 1,000 years ago. There are many religious beliefs. All six temples were built to symbolize six different events in Murugan's life.

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Swamimalai

The temple where Murugan told his father the secret of the name Om. Prajapati, who knew the Vedas Brahma also knew 'Om' only as a name, did not know the meaning of the word.

Palani

The most famous temple here is Palani. Here Murugan is in the form of a student, who is punished at his hands. That is why he is called Dandipati. Here he had left his father's house, Shiva, on Mount Kailash because of Ganapati's discrimination against his father.

Tiruchendur

This is the only temple not to be found on a mountain but on a beach. Here are the heroes who defeated Surpadaman. Here Surpadaman gives birth like a peacock to his car after turning.

Thiruparankundram  Temple

Indra's daughter Devayani loves Murugan because of his victory over Surpadaman, so he marries Devayani here.

Tiruthani

 In this area, you are married to a tribal princess Valli. Although in some myths he married Devyani here.

Pazhamudhircholai

Here he is worshiped as. He lives with his two wives Divya Devayani and Lakshya Valli. Shiva also lives here in his own strength. This is where two different views reside and that is the beauty of the local Hindutva.

Murugan's study, therefore, gives us a glimpse into the diversity of Hinduism. And while we find sources of it all in Vedic hymns, in Vedic thought, then these stories provide a basis for defining the Hindu concept of the Vedas behind education, as supporting Hindu narratives. We see that eternal, Hindu practice that continues.
It is a journey from family neglect to sannyasin and then homeowner. This is apparently a rejection of the Buddhist and Jain monastic tradition that existed at the time in South India. Murugan temples are also believed to be associated with asuras and demons. There is also a temple where Murugan prays to Shiva to find peace for the soul of Tarakasura, Superdaman's younger brother.
There is also the story of how Hidimba divided Mount Paran and the Himalayas here. Murugan's mother provided the mountains so that when she lived in the south, she would not miss her father's house, Kailash.

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