Murugan – The Eternal God of the Tamils
Tamil Gods · Lord Subramaniam
Ancient Sangam literature references Murugan worship long before classical Hindu consolidation. Associated with hills, youth, valor, and wisdom, Murugan represents both martial strength and spiritual insight.
The six sacred abodes, known as Arupadai Veedu, are spread across Tamil Nadu and symbolize stages of spiritual growth. Festivals like Thaipusam and Skanda Sashti are expressions of devotion that involve physical endurance, music, and communal identity.
Murugan is also deeply connected to the Tamil language. He is revered as the teacher of divine knowledge, one who revealed sacred wisdom through simplicity.
To Tamils, Murugan is not distant or abstract. He is the beloved son, warrior, and guide — eternally young, eternally present.