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Murugan then transformed these two parts into his Vahana (Peacock) and his banner (Rooster). This fulfilled Surapadman's boon that whoever kills him must also carry him, and he must carry them.

Lord Murugan slayed the head demon, who then turned into a mango tree. He took his spear to the mango tree, which then turned into a peacock and a rooster. The latter went on his flag while the ...

Celebrating Thaipusam: Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, Thaipusam is a time to ask Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva, for forgiveness, good health and peace in the new year.

Muruga rides a peacock and wields a bow in battle, Lord Murugan is also regarded as Kumaraswami (Bachelor God), ‘Kumara’ meaning a bachelor and ‘Swami’ meaning God. 2/10 2 ...

Thaipusam, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. It honors Lord Murugan ...

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A statue of deity Murugan and the peacock stand at the roof of the Hindu Shiva Murugan Temple during the Kumbabishekam ceremony in Concord, Calif., on Friday, May 9, 2025.

While some might view Thaipusam as a series of painful rituals and tough sacrifices, for devotees, it is a celebration as they prepare their body and minds to fulfil their vows to Lord Murugan.

Murugan then transformed these two parts into his Vahana (Peacock) and his banner (Rooster). This fulfilled Surapadman's boon that whoever kills him must also carry him, and he must carry them.

The festival honors Lord Murugan, the god of war, victory, and wisdom, and is a profound expression of devotion, faith, and penance. Thaipusam is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of ...