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Idumban (Tamil: இடும்பன், romanized: Iṭumpaṉ) is an asura in Hinduism, featured in Tamil mythology.Idumban is described to be a devotee of the deity Murugan (Kartikeya), regarded by adherents to be a guardian of the deity's temples in Tamil Nadu.
Originally, Murugan was not worshipped as a god, but rather as an exalted ancestor, heroic warrior and accomplished Siddhar born in the Kurinji landscape. In that role he was seen as a guardian who consistently defended the Tamils against foreign invasions with the stories of his astonishing and miraculous deeds increasing his stature in the ...
Surapadman hid under the sea. Murugan split him into two pieces, which went on to become the god's divine vehicles, peacock and rooster. [2] The day when Murugan slayed Surapadman is celebrated as Skanda Sashti festival in all the Murugan temples. [3] In gratitude, Indra married his daughter Devasena (Deivayanai) to Murugan at Thiruparamkundram ...
The granite images of the deities Ganesha (son of Shiva and god of wisdom), Murugan (son of Shiva), Nandi, and Navagraha (nine planetary deities) are located in the hall leading to the sanctum.
Kalugasalamoorthy Temple (or Kalugumalai Murugan temple) in Kalugumalai, a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan. Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture , the temple is believed to have been expanded during the 18th century with the images excavated from ...
Murugan sent his messenger Viravakutevar to the demon, who remained unmoved. A severe battle was fought in Thiruchendur where Murugan killed all the sons of the Surapadman except Iraniyan. Surapadman hid under the sea. Murugan split him into two pieces, which went on to become the god's divine vehicles, peacock and rooster.
The sanctum of the temple is approached through a 24 pillared hall near the gateway tower. The temple tank is located outside the temple. The sanctum is built with granite, which houses the image of Murugan in the form of Kandaswamy in standing posture. The sanctum faces East and the image of the presiding deity is 7 ft (2.1 m) tall.
Worshipers visit Murugan temples and chant mantras. People are offered Panchamirtham as prasad and sweets and other alms are donated to the poor. [2] [1] The god is taken on a procession in chariots or special mounts. [6] [7] Devotees of Murugan carry a kavadi, which itself is a physical burden as a fulfillment of vow made to the god. [8]