- By Kashish Rai
- Thu, 01 May 2025 01:08 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Skanda Sashti May 2025: The sacred occasion of Skanda Sashti is observed monthly on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha or bright half of the moon. The upcoming Skanda Sashti falls on 2nd May 2025. This sacred day is dedicated to Lord Murugan or Subramanyan, the revered deity in South India and the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees uphold a day-long fast on this day and offer prayers to Lord Murugan with utmost devotion. On this auspicious day, devotees can also recite some auspicious names of Lord Murugan to seek his blessings and amass good fortune.
We have curated a list of 31 auspicious names of Lord Murugan in Tamil with their meanings. Devotees can recite these names on the sacred occasion of Skanda Sashti to honour Lord Murugan.
Skanda Sashti May 2025: 31 Auspicious Names Of Lord Murugan In Tamil With Meanings
1. Arumugan (ஆறுமுகம்) - Six-faced Lord Muramo
2. Balamurugan (பாலமுருகன்) - Young Murugan
3. Kandiah (கந்தய்யா) - God of Wealth
4. Kandaswamy (கந்தசாமி) - Lord Murugan
5. Kartikeya (கார்த்திகேயன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
6. Shanmukha (சண்முகம்) - Six-faced Lord Murugan
7. Skandaya (ஸ்கந்தயா) - Son of Shiva and Parvati
8. Subrahmanya (சுப்ரமண்யன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
9. Swaminatha (சுவாமிநாதன்) - Ruler of Gods
10. Thangavel (தங்கவேல்) - Golden Sword; Lord Murugan
11. Vadivelan (வடிவேலன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
12. Saravan (சரவணன்) - Name of a Mountain; Lord Murugan
13. Devasenapati (தேவசேனாபதி) - Commander of the celestial armies
14. Dandapani (தண்டபாணி) - One who holds a staff
15. Gurunathan (குருநாதன்) - Lord of the Guru
Lord Murugan is affectionately known as Subramanyan or Kartikeyan. As per the South Indian legends, he is considered as a younger brother of Lord Ganesha. (Image Source: Canva)
16. Kadamban (கடம்பன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
17. Kanadanatha (கானடநாதா) - Lord Murugan; God of Wealth
18. Kartik (கார்த்திக்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
19. Mayil (மயில்) - Peacock, symbol of Lord Murugan
20. Murukan (முருகன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
21. Nirmalan (நிர்மலன்) - Pure; Clean
22. Paalan (பாலன்) - Protector; Guardian
23. Rajavel (ராஜவேல்) - King; Ruler
24. Sanatan (சனாதன்) - Eternal
25. Saravanan (சரவணன்) - Lord Murugan; God of the Ocean
26. Sendan (செந்தன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
27. Sendhil (செந்தில்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
28. Seyon (சேயோன்) - Warrior; Lord Murugan
29. Siddhan (சித்தன்) - Perfected being or Siddha
30. Singaravelan (சிங்காரவேலன்) - Another name for Lord Murugan
31. Velan (வேலன்) - Lord of the Spear
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