There is a popular saying that goes "wherever there is a hill, there is a shrine of Lord Murugan".

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Lord Murugan, known by many names like Arumuga, Shanmuga and Skanda is the son of Lord Shiva. Anchored by a large and colourful annual patha 'yaathirai', Panguni Uthiram sees the devotees of Lord Murugan seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks at Maran's Sri Marathandavar Aalayam.

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There are also other methods in obtaining blessing from Lord Murugan as mentioned by Nakkeerar in him divine poem, the Thirumugaatrupadai. Listen to Dr. Kartheges Ponniah as he discusses Thirumugaatrupadai’s guide in seeking the Lord’s blessing.









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