Subramanya

Subramanya — also known as Murugan, Kartikeya, and Shanmukha — is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the supreme deity of Tamil Nadu and South India. The commander of the celestial armies, he rides a peacock and wields the Vel (divine spear) with which he defeated the demon Surapadman. Subramanya is revered for wisdom, victory in battle, creative intelligence, and spiritual realisation. His mantras bring peace of mind, sharpen intellect, and invoke the grace of the divine warrior whose compassion for his devotees is limitless.