Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva, is popularly known as Kartik in North India . In South India , Kartik is also known as Subrahmanya and Skanda. There are some major differences the way in which Lord Kartik is worshipped in North and South India . The worship of Kartik is more popular in South India , especially among Tamilians and Malayalis (Tamil Nadu and Kerala). Kartik is worshipped in North India but not anywhere near the way in which he is worshipped in South India . Legend has it that Lord Kartik once felt that Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati showered more love on Ganesha and therefore he decided to leave Kailas and move to South India. Lord Shiva tried to pacify Him but Kartik was firm about His decision. He reached the hills of South India and decided to live there and the people there called him, Murugan – the divine youth. In due course, Muruga married Devayani, also known as Sena, the daughter of Indra. He also married Valli, a tribal girl. Muruga is belie