Deities · Shaiva Family

Lord Kartikeya

कार्तिकेय

Kārtikeya

Younger son of Shiva and Parvati, born to slay the asura Tarakasura. As Murugan in the Tamil tradition, he is the cosmic warrior whose Vel pierces ignorance, ego, and fear.

Quick facts

Era: Eternal / Sanatana
vahana: Paravani (Peacock)
consort: Devasena, Valli
Abode: Mount Kailash / Palani

Attributes & symbols

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Epithets

Names and titles by which Lord Kartikeya is invoked across the śāstras.

Murugan Skanda Shanmukha

Related lore

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Shiva Purana, Ganesha Purana

The Great Cosmic Circumambulation of Ganesha

A charming and profound tale of wisdom where the brothers Ganesha and Kartikeya compete in a cosmic race for a divine fruit, illustrating the difference between outward effort and inner realization.

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Heritage Store

Bespoke artifacts inspired by Lord Kartikeya

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Kartikeya's Sacred Spear (Vel): Brass Ritual Replica

Inspired by the legend of Lord Kartikeya

Embodying the cosmic intelligence and courage of Lord Skanda, this sacred brass Vel spear represents the physical and mental concentration required to overcome internal enemies (ego, lust, and greed). Perfect for home alters, it stands as a replica of the divine spear gifted by Parvati.

$115.00