Search results
It is true that Karthikeya worship is not popular in North India. During the Gupta rule, Karthikeya should have been worshipped (or atleast widely known) considering the fact that two Gupta kings were named after him (Skanda Gupta and Kumara Gupta). Even today there is Karthikeya temple in Haryana at Pehowa.
Mar 27, 2024 · Yet, unlike his parents or his brother Ganesha, Kartikeya’s worship seems less widespread across India. This article delves into the intriguing reasons behind this phenomenon, exploring the regional variations in Kartikeya’s veneration and the factors that contribute to his selective worship.
Nov 21, 2018 · Another major holiday dedicated to the worship of Lord Kartikeya is Thaipusam. It is believed that on this day, Goddess Parvati presented a lance to Lord Murugan to defeat the demon army of Tarakasura and combat their evil deeds.
Apart from significant Kaumaram worship and temples in South India, he is worshipped as Mahasena and Kumara in North and East India.
Sep 7, 2022 · Name Kartikeya is popular in north India only, that too in some states. Murugan, Subramanya are very popular in southern states. Ganesha is equally respected and worshipped by both saivaites and vaishnavites. Kartikeya is not recognized by those who worship and strict orthodox believers in different forms of Vishnu.
Why did Kartikeya leave Kailasa? When Lord Kartikeya returned to Mount Kailash, he got the news about Lord Ganesha’s marriage and felt tricked. He got upset and went to Mount Krauncha for ascetic practice against his parents’ advice.
