Karthikey (Murugan) Pure Antique Brass Idol

Deemed as the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, Karthikey is the younger brother of Lord Ganesha, the first son of Shiva and Parvati. Lord Kartikey is very much known as Murugan.

Kartikey, the god of war and the army of the gods, is known for his surprising powerful strength and extraordinary skills. It is said that Lord Kartikey was perfection personified, extremely brave, powerful and intelligent, and highly skillful in the art of war.

Lord Kartikey was said to be one of the most good-looking and handsome gods. Kartikey is also known as Shanmukha or God with six faces. The Vehicle Lord Kartikey rides is a peacock called Paravani. Kartikey, also known as Lord Murugan in Southern India, is also mounted on a peacock.

The idol of Kartikey is as strong as Lord Shiva, Kartikey carries, on one hand, a spear and his other hand are always blessing devotees. It is also called Vel. It is not a trident. It is symbolic of the Kundalini Shakti. Lord Kartikey is known as a god of silence and peace.

For worshipping Lord Kartikey once can chant the mantra:

कार्तिकेय गायत्री मंत्र-

'ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महा सैन्या धीमहि तन्नो स्कंदा प्रचोदयात'।