Murugan
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Definitions
Proper Noun
- 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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More examples"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).