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Skanda

Skanda

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A Hindu god of war and bravery who leads the gods' army
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • She is the mother of Skanda, the commander in chief assigned by the gods to fight the demons.

Examples

  • She is usually pictured carrying the baby Skanda in one of her arms.

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  • Skanda Mata is honored on the fifth day.

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  • In Hindu sculptures, Skanda is often depicted riding a peacock and holding a spear.

  • According to Hindu mythology, Skanda is celebrated for his bravery in battle against evil forces.

  • During festivals, devotees worship Skanda to seek his blessings for victory and courage.

Synonyms

Kartikeya
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  • Literature
9.9

A Hindu god of war and courage, son of Shiva and Parvati and leader of the gods' army

is the same deity but an alternative traditional name
Karttikeya
vsSkanda
  • Literature
9.9

A Hindu god of war who leads the gods' army

is the same deity but a variant spelling of the name

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Skanda comes from the old Sanskrit root skand meaning 'to leap' or 'attack'. So you can remember Skanda as the warrior who 'leaps' into battle, which fits his role as the god of war and bravery.