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Kartikeya

Kartikeya

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A Hindu god of war and courage, son of Shiva and Parvati and leader of the gods' army
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • During the festival of Skanda Shashti, devotees celebrate the valor of Kartikeya with grand processions and rituals.

Examples

  • Legend says that Kartikeya was born to defeat the demon Tarakasura and restore peace among the gods.

  • Many devotees pray to Kartikeya for strength and guidance.

  • During the festival of Skanda Shashti, devotees celebrate the valor of Kartikeya with grand processions and rituals.

  • Many temples in South India are dedicated to Kartikeya, revered as a powerful warrior deity.

  • Is Kartikeya the son of Shiva and Parvati?

  • Legend says that Kartikeya was born to defeat the demon Tarakasura and restore peace among the gods.

  • Many temples in South India are dedicated to Kartikeya, revered as a powerful warrior deity.

Synonyms

Skanda
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  • Literature
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A Hindu god of war and bravery who leads the gods' army

is identical in meaning but is a different name form
Karttikeya
vsKartikeya
  • Literature
9.9

A Hindu god of war who leads the gods' army

is identical in meaning but uses an alternate spelling

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Kartikeya comes from the Sanskrit name Krittika, which is the name of six 'nurse' stars (the Pleiades) who looked after him as a baby, so his name means 'born of the Krittikas'. That's why Kartikeya is remembered as a brave war leader and commander of the gods' army.