Murugan

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  1. 1
    A Hindu deity, especially popular among Tamils, worshipped in areas of South India.

    "The temple was […] dedicated to Murugan, the god of war, to whom he had always shown particular devotion."

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kartikeya

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"It is believed that on this day, Goddess Parvati presented a lance to Lord Murugan to vanquish the demon army of Tarakasura and combat their evil deeds."

Etymology

Borrowed from Tamil முருகன் (murukaṉ).

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south india

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