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Kartikeya

कार्त्तिकेय
Also known as: Kārttikeya, Kumāra, Mahāsena, Guha, Shanmukha

About

The North Indian form of Murugan. Raised by the six Krittika (Pleiades) stars. Represents the warrior aspect and is considered the god of war. Less widely worshipped in North India compared to South India, but still revered.

Attributes

WarSix mothersWarriorYouth

Symbols

SpearPeacockSix facesRooster
Consort
Devasena
Vahana (Mount)
Peacock

Associated Mantras

Om Kārttikeyāya Namaḥ
Kumāra Mantra

Festivals

Kartikeya PujaSkanda Shashthi

Scriptures

Skanda PurāṇaMahabharataPuranas

Regions Worshipped

North India (historically)Uttarakhand (Kartikeya temples)Rajasthan

Iconography

Six-faced or one-faced. Seated on peacock. Holds spear. Youthful, warrior appearance.