Lord Kumara Karttikeya, also known as Lord Murugan Swamy in south India, is the son of supreme lord Shiva and Devi Parvati as per the Hindu texts. He is a warrior god, the chief commander of the army of Gods. As per the ancient texts, he had led the gods to many victories against the forces of Asuras (demons). That is why he is primarily worshipped by the warrior communities only. There are very few temples dedicated to him in Northern India, but his devotion and worship are still persistent in many southern Indian communities. Also revered as a protector deity, it is said that the Lord protects his devotees from the forces of evil. In his ancient depictions, the lord is portrayed as a youthful warrior holding his iconic spear, and his mount, a peacock by his side.
