Worship And Adoration Of Lord Kartikeya | Method To Get The Blessings Of Skanda Dev

Lord Kartikeya (Murugan, Skanda, Subramanya) is the god of power and valor. He is considered to be the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the elder brother of Ganesha. He is worshipped especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka and North India.

Method of worship of Lord Kartikeya

Materials required for worship

1. Statue or picture of Kartikeya
2. Red flowers (especially oleander or hibiscus)
3. Belpatra and Tulsi
4. Incense, lamp, camphor
5. Panchamrit (milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar)
6. Coconut and fruits
7. Peacock feathers (because his vehicle is peacock)
8. Prasad (especially Panchamrit and sweet dishes)

Method of worship

1. Take a bath and wear clean clothes.
2. Purify the idol or picture of Lord Kartikeya with Gangajal.
3. Light the lamp and burn incense.
4. Offer red flowers to Kartikeya.
5. Perform Abhishek with Panchamrit and offer peacock feathers.
6. Chant the mantra "Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Mahasenaya Namah".
7. Perform Aarti and offer Bhog.
8. After the puja, take the prasad and distribute it among the family members.

Benefits of worshiping Lord Kartikeya

1. Destruction of enemies and attainment of victory
2. Increase of mental strength and courage
3. Freedom from health related problems
4. Help in marriage and having children
5. Spiritual progress and attainment of self-confidence

Special days of Kartikeya Puja

• Skanda Shashthi – the main festival of Lord Kartikeya
• Tuesday and Friday – especially revered days
• Shravan month and Kartik month – best for his worship

Major mantras of Kartikeya ji:

1. "Om Shreem Hreem Klim Mahasenaya Namah" (For attaining all success)
2. "Om Sarvanbhavay Namah" (For freedom from troubles)
3. "Om "Kartikeya Namah" (for wisdom and strength)

Kartikeya worship especially in South India

Lord Kartikeya is worshiped as "Murugan" in Tamil Nadu.

Most famous temples

1. Palani Murugan Temple (Tamil Nadu)
2. Tiruchendur Murugan Temple (Tamil Nadu)
3. Swamymalai Murugan Temple (Tamil Nadu)

Worshipping Lord Kartikeya brings courage, strength, wisdom and success in life. Especially worshipping him on Skanda Shashthi Vrat and Tuesday is considered very auspicious.