Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) Mantras
Son of Shiva, commander of the gods, lord of valour who wields the Vel.
Lord Murugan — Kartikeya, Skanda or Subramanya — is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the younger brother of Ganesha. The commander of the divine army, he rides a peacock and wields the Vel (spear) that destroys evil. The god of valour, wisdom and victory, he is especially beloved in South India. His core mantra is "Om Saravana Bhava"; below are mantras of his divine family (Shiva and Ganesha) along with his puja vidhi.
Best day to worship: Tuesday & Skanda Shashti · 4 mantras available
Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) Mantras, Chalisa & Stotras
Lord Murugan (Kartikeya) Mantras — Frequently Asked Questions
The principal Murugan mantra is "Om Saravana Bhava" (or "Om Saravana Bhavaya Namah"), his six-syllable seed mantra. Devotees also chant "Vetrivel Muruga" and "Haro Hara", and recite the Skanda Shashti Kavacham.
Murugan — also called Kartikeya, Skanda or Subramanya — is the son of Shiva and Parvati and the brother of Ganesha. He is the commander of the gods' army, rides a peacock, wields the Vel, and is the deity of courage and victory, especially revered in Tamil Nadu.
Tuesdays and Fridays, the Krittika nakshatra each month, and the festivals of Skanda Shashti, Thaipusam and Panguni Uthiram are dedicated to Murugan. His six abodes (Arupadai Veedu) are the great pilgrimage centres.