![]() ![]() The famous ‘Vetri Vel’ chanting that takes place on the Shasti day is associated with the victory of Skanda over demon Soorapadman. This event is popularly known as Soorasamharam. Lord Muruga took the peacock as his vahana or vehicle and the cock was given a place on his banner. The two pieces of tree transformed into a peacock and cock. Suddenly, demon Surapadma transformed into a huge mango tree but Lord Muruga cut the tree vertically into two pieces with His Vel. ![]() On the last day, there was intense battle between Muruga and Soorapadman.įinally, Lord Muruga pierced the body of Surapadma with his Vel (lance). Lord Muraga appeared to fight the demons and the fight continued for six days and killed all the attendants and supporters of demon Surapadman. ![]() Lord Brahma, the demi-gods and humans prayed to Lord Shiva to intervene and to put an end to the demons Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati gave birth to Lord Muruga – the most handsome god and the commander of the Devas. They started harassing the human beings and there was Adharma all around. Based on Skanda Purana, the demons under the leadership of Surapadma, Simhamukha and Tarakasura defeated the Devas and took over the earth.
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |