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Origins and family
The gods required Shiva's son to defeat Tarakasura, whose boon protected him from all others.
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Puranas · God of war and commander of the gods
Kartikeya
Warrior son of Shiva and Parvati, born to defeat the demon Tarakasura.
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Biography
The story of Kartikeya
Kartikeya is warrior son of Shiva and Parvati, born to defeat the demon Tarakasura. Son of Shiva and Parvati; brother of Ganesha.
The gods required Shiva's son to defeat Tarakasura, whose boon protected him from all others.
Divine sparks were carried through Agni and Ganga and nurtured by the Krittika stars, giving rise to his six-faced form.
As youthful commander he led the divine armies and killed Tarakasura.
Especially revered as Murugan in Tamil traditions, he represents beauty, knowledge, courage and disciplined warfare.
Life journey
Four defining chapters
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Rise and relationships
Divine sparks were carried through Agni and Ganga and nurtured by the Krittika stars, giving rise to his six-faced form.
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Defining crisis
As youthful commander he led the divine armies and killed Tarakasura.
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Final phase and legacy
Especially revered as Murugan in Tamil traditions, he represents beauty, knowledge, courage and disciplined warfare.
Martial power reaches its highest form when guided by clarity and purpose.
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