Book titled Sri Muruga – Legend, Short Stories and Worship
by Rahul Kabade is an attempt to provide a simple and good understanding of
Muruga – Son of Shiva. One of the most popular deities worshiped in Hindu
pantheon in South India . Muruga is Kumaraguru
– the child guru who explained the greatness of ‘OM.’ Muruga is known as Kartik
in North India and western parts of India . He is popularly known as
Murugan, Skanda, Sharavana and Subrahmanya in South India .
The book gives a proper understanding regarding the
incarnation of Muruga.
Importance and meaning of the various names of Muruga like
Shanmukha, Subrahmanya, Karthikeya, Guha Velayudha, Swaminatha and their
meaning are explored.
Stories associated with Muruga. His war against Tarakasura
and Surapadman are detail.
Important saints of Murugan tradition are introduced to
readers.
Temples of Murugan including the Aarupadai Veedu, six abodes of Muruga are
detailed.
Festivals, rituals, worship and importance of symbols of
Lord Murugan are explained with meaning.