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murugan

முருகன்
Tamil

Name of a Hindu deity, son of Shiva

Lyrics

Meaning

Murugan is the name of a prominent Hindu deity, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, or Subramanya. He is revered as the son of Shiva and Parvati, and the commander of the celestial armies. Dancers encounter this word in lyrics that invoke, praise, or describe the deity, particularly in devotional compositions from South India.

In the songs

  • Hara hara shivan magan murugan murugan murugan

    The son of Lord Shiva, who destroys illusions, is Murugan.

    Sutri Varugudhu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidaran

  • Hara hara sivan magan murugan murugan murugan

    The son of Lord Shiva (Hara Hara) is Murugan, Murugan, Murugan.

    Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan

  • Hara hara sivan magan murugan murugan murugan

    The son of Lord Shiva (Hara Hara) is Murugan, Murugan, Murugan.

    Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan

  • Hara hara sivan magan murugan murugan murugan

    The son of Lord Shiva (Hara Hara) is Murugan, Murugan, Murugan.

    Sutri Varuguthu Vel · Madurai R. Muralidharan

Songs with this word

From the lyrics we hold — 2 songs.

  • Sutri Varugudhu Vel

    Madurai R. Muralidaran

    appears in 1 line

  • Sutri Varuguthu Vel

    Madurai R. Muralidharan

    appears in 3 lines

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