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Skanda
Hindu Deity
Skanda | God of War, Warrior God, Son of Shiva
Skanda's power is that of a war god, representing victory over evil forces and the triumph of good.
Origin
स्कन्द (skanda) - spurting; leaping.
Description
Skanda, also called Karttikeya, Kumara, or Subrahmanya, is the Hindu god of war and the firstborn son of Shiva. Legends surrounding Skanda's birth vary, but many stories involve his birth to destroy the demon Taraka. He is reared by the Krittikas and is sometimes known as Karttikeya, meaning "Son of Krittikas." Skanda is depicted with either six heads or one, often holding a spear or bow and arrows, and is associated with his mount, the peacock. In South India, he is known as Murugan before merging with the North Indian Skanda.
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