Lord Murugan is the son of the Hindu God of Destruction, Lord Shiva and the brother of the remover of obstacles, Lord Ganesh (The elephant-headed God). Lord Murugan has two wives – Valli and Devasena. Murugan is often referred to as “The god of the Tamils” and is worshiped primarily in areas with Tamil influences, especially South India, Sri Lanka, Mauritius, Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore.

His six most important shrines in India are the ‘Six Abodes of Murugan’, which are temples located in Tamil Nadu, also known as Arupadai Veedu Murugan temples. Murugan rides a peacock and wields a bow in battle. The ardent devotees of Murugan call him by a variety of names – Karthilkeya, Arumuga, Shanmuga, Guhan, Skanda and Lord Subramanya. During His bachelorhood, Lord Murugan is also regarded as Kumaraswami (Bachelor God), ‘Kumara’ meaning a bachelor and ‘Swami’ meaning God.

 

Murugan Mantras

 

Murugan Moola Mantra

“Om Sharavana-bhavaya Namaha”

Meaning: ‘Adorations to Lord Subrahmanya.’

 

Murugan Sloka

“Gyaanashaktidhara skanda
valliikalyaaNa sundara
devasenaa manaH kaanta
kaartikeya namo astute
OM subrahmanyaaya namah”

Meaning: ‘Salutations to Lord Kartikeya, who is also known as Skanda. He is the one who holds the staff of intelligence, and holds the beautiful beloved of Goddess Vallii. He is the enchanter of the mind of Goddess Devasena. I offer adorations repeatedly to that Divine Kartikeya.’

 

Sri Subramanya Pancharatnam

This mantra is also known as Murugan Pancharatna stotram and is a six-verse prayer chanted everyday by devotees, especially on Sashti Viratham days.

“Shadananam, chandana lepithangam,
Mahorasam, divya mayoora vahanam,
Rudrasya soonum, sura loka nadam,
Brahmanya devam, saranam prapadye
Jajwalyamanam, sura brunda vandyam,
Kumaradhara thada mandirastham,
Kandarpa roopam, Kamaneeya gathram,
Brahmanya devam, saranam prapadye
Dwishadbujam dwadasa divya nethram,
Trayee thanum soolamasim dadhanam,
Seshavatharam, kamaneeya roopam,
Brahmanya devam, saranam prapadye
Surari gorahava shobhamanam,
Surothamam shakthi daram kumaram,
Sudhaara shakthyayudha shobhi hastham,
Brahmanya devam, saranam prapadye
Ishtartha sidhi pradha meesa puthram,
Ishtannadham bhoosura kamadhenum,
Gangodbhavam sarva jananukoolam,
Brahmanya devam, saranam prapadye
Ya slokamidham padatheeha bhakthya,
Brahmanya deva nivesitha manasa san,
Prapnothi bhogamakilam bhuvi yadyadishtam,
Anthe cha gachathi muda guha samyameva”

 

Sri Subramanya Karavalambam

This is one of popular mantras of Lord Subramanya, which is chanted by almost all devotees.

“Hey Swaminatha karunakara deena bandho,
Sree Paravatheesa mukha pankaja padma bandho,
Sreesadhi deva gana poojitha pada padma,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Devadhi deva sutha, deva ganadhi nadha,
Devendra vandhya mrudu pankaja manju pada,
Devarshi narada muneendra sugeetha keerthe,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Nithyanna dana nirathakhila roga harin,
Bhagya pradhana paripooritha bhaktha kama,
Sruthyagama pranava vachya nija swaroopa,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Krouncha surendra parigandana sakthi soola,
Chapa thi sasthra parimanditha divya panai,
Sree kundaleesa drutha thunda sikheendra vaha,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Devadhi deva radha mandala Madhya methya,
Devendra peeda nagaram druda chapa hastha,
Sooram nihathya sura kotibhiradyamana,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Heeradhi rathna vara yuktha kireeda hara,
Keyura kundala lasath kavachabhirama,
Hey Veera tharaka jayaa amara brunda vandhya,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Panchaksharadhi manu manthritha ganga thoyai,
Panchamruthai praudhithendra mukhair muneendryai,
Pattabhishiktha maghavatha nayasa nadha,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham
Sree karthikeya karunamrutha poorna drushtya,
Kamadhi roga kalushi krutha drushta chitham,
Sikthwa thu mamava kala nidhi koti kantha,
Valleesa nadha mama dehi karavalambham.”

 

Sri Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali

We all know the fact that the names of Lord Skanda are innumerable, but in this sthothram the 108 of His descriptive names are enumerated.

No
Name Mantra
English Name Mantra
Meaning

1.

ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः।

Om Skandaya Namah।

Vanquisher of the mighty foes

2.

ॐ गुहाय नमः।

Om Guhaya Namah।

Praise be to the Invisible Lord – He who abides in the hearts of true devotees!

3.

ॐ षण्मुखाय नमः।

Om Shanmukhaya Namah।

Praise be to the six-faced one

4.

ॐ फालनेत्रसुताय नमः।

Om Phalanetrasutaya Namah।

Praise be to the Son of the Three-Eyed Shiva

5.

ॐ प्रभवे नमः।

Om Prabhave Namah।

Praise be to the Supreme Lord

6.

ॐ पिङ्गलाय नमः।

Om Pingalaya Namah।

Praise be to the golden-hued one

7.

ॐ कृत्तिकासूनवे नमः।

Om Krittikasunave Namah।

Hail to the Son of the starry maids

8.

ॐ शिखिवाहनाय नमः।

Om Shikhivahanaya Namah।

Hail to the rider on the peacock

9.

ॐ द्विषड्भुजाय नमः।

Om Dvishadbhujaya Namah।

Hail to the Lord with the twelve hands

10.

ॐ द्विषण्णेत्राय नमः।

Om Dvishannetraya Namah।

Hail to the Lord with the twelve eyes

11.

ॐ शक्तिधराय नमः।

Om Shaktidharaya Namah।

Hail to the wielder of the Lance

12.

ॐ पिशिताशप्रभञ्जनाय नमः।

Om Pishitashaprabhanjanaya Namah।

Praise be to the destroyer of the Asuras

13.

ॐ तारकासुरसंहर्त्रे नमः।

Om Tarakasurasanhartre Namah।

Praise be to the slayar of Tarakasuran

14.

ॐ रक्षोबलविमर्दनाय नमः।

Om Rakshobalavimardanaya Namah।

Praise be to the Victor of the Asuric forces

15.

ॐ मत्ताय नमः।

Om Mattaya Namah।

Praise be to the Lord of felicity

16.

ॐ प्रमत्ताय नमः।

Om Pramattaya Namah।

Praise be to the Lord of bliss

17.

ॐ उन्मत्ताय नमः।

Om Unmattaya Namah।

Hail Oh passionate One

18.

ॐ सुरसैन्यसुरक्षकाय नमः।

Om Surasainyasurakshakaya Namah।

Hail Saviour of the Devas

19.

ॐ देवासेनापतये नमः।

Om Devasenapataye Namah।

Hail Commander of the Heavenly hosts

20.

ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः।

Om Pragyahya Namah।

Lord of Wisdom

21.

ॐ कृपालवे नमः।

Om Kripalave Namah।

Hail Compassionate One

22.

ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।

Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah।

Praise be to Thee

23.

ॐ उमासुताय नमः।

Om Umasutaya Namah।

Son of Uma – Praise be to Thee

24.

ॐ शक्तिधराय नमः।

Om Shaktidharaya Namah।

Mighty Lord – Praise be to Thee

25.

ॐ कुमाराय नमः।

Om Kumaraya Namah।

Eternal youth – Praise be to Thee

26.

ॐ क्रौञ्चदारणाय नमः।

Om Kraunchadaranaya Namah।

He who reft asunder the Kraunca Mount – Praise be to Thee

27.

ॐ सेनानिये नमः।

Om Senaniye Namah।

Praise be to the Army Chief

28.

ॐ अग्निजन्मने नमः।

Om Agnijanmane Namah।

To the effulgence of Fire

29.

ॐ विशाखाय नमः।

Om Vishakhaya Namah।

To Him who shone on the astral Visakha

30.

ॐ शङ्करात्मजाय नमः।

Om Shankaratmajaya Namah।

Thou Son of Sankara

31.

ॐ शिवस्वामिने नमः।

Om Shivaswamine Namah।

Thou Preceptor of Siva

32.

ॐ गणस्वामिने नमः।

Om Ganaswamine Namah।

On Lord of the Ganas

33.

ॐ सर्वस्वामिने नमः।

Om Sarvaswamine Namah।

God Almighty

34.

ॐ सनातनाय नमः।

Om Sanatanaya Namah।

Oh Lord eternal

35.

ॐ अनन्तशक्तये नमः।

Om Anantashaktaye Namah।

Thou potent Lord

36.

ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः।

Om Akshobhyaya Namah।

Unsullied by arrows art Thou

37.

ॐ पार्वतीप्रियनन्दनाय नमः।

Om Parvatipriyanandanaya Namah।

Thou beloved of Parvati

38.

ॐ गङ्गासुताय नमः।

Om Gangasutaya Namah।

Son of Goddess Ganga

39.

ॐ शरोद्भूताय नमः।

Om Sharodbhutaya Namah।

Thou who did’st nestle in the Saravana Lake

40.

ॐ आहुताय नमः।

Om Ahutaya Namah।

Thou Unborn Lord

41.

ॐ पावकात्मजाय नमः।

Om Pavakatmajaya Namah।

Thou who art born of Fire

42.

ॐ जृम्भाय नमः।

Om Jrimbhaya Namah।

Energy Art Thou

43.

ॐ प्रजृम्भाय नमः।

Om Prajrimbhaya Namah।

Praise be to thee Auspicious One

44.

ॐ उज्जृम्भाय नमः।

Om Ujjrimbhaya Namah।

Praise be to the Invincible One

45.

ॐ कमलासनसंस्तुताय नमः।

Om Kamalasanasamstutaya Namah।

Praise be to the Lord extolled by Brahma

46.

ॐ एकवर्णाय नमः।

Om Ekavarnaya Namah।

The one Word art Thou

47.

ॐ द्विवर्णाय नमः।

Om Dvivarnaya Namah।

In Two Art Thou

48.

ॐ त्रिवर्णाय नमः।

Om Trivarnaya Namah।

Thou Art the Three

49.

ॐ सुमनोहराय नमः।

Om Sumanoharaya Namah।

Thou Stealer of pure hearts

50.

ॐ चुतुर्वर्णाय नमः।

Om Chaturvarnaya Namah।

In four Art Thou

51.

ॐ पञ्चवर्णाय नमः।

Om Panchavarnaya Namah।

In five letters Art Thou

52.

ॐ प्रजापतये नमः।

Om Prajapataye Namah।

Father of all Creation

53.

ॐ अहस्पतये नमः।

Om Ahaspataye Namah।

Oh Peerless One

54.

ॐ अग्निगर्भाय नमः।

Om Agnigarbhaya Namah।

Thou who dost sustain the fire

55.

ॐ शमीगर्भाय नमः।

Om Shamigarbhaya Namah।

Hail Thou who arose out of the Vanni flame

56.

ॐ विश्वरेतसे नमः।

Om Vishvaretase Namah।

Thou glory of the Absolute Paramasivam

57.

ॐ सुरारिघ्ने नमः।

Om Surarighne Namah।

Subduer of the foes of the Devas

58.

ॐ हरिद्वर्णाय नमः।

Om Haridvarnaya Namah।

Thou resplendent One

59.

ॐ शुभकराय नमः।

Om Shubhakaraya Namah।

Thou Auspicious One

60.

ॐ वसुमते नमः।

Om Vasumate Namah।

Thou Oh Splendour of the Vasus

61.

ॐ वटुवेषभृते नमः।

Om Vatuveshabhrite Namah।

Oh lover of celibacy

62.

ॐ पूष्णे नमः।

Om Pushne Namah।

Thou Luminous Sun

63.

ॐ गभस्तये नमः।

Om Gabhastaye Namah।

Thou Effulgence divine

64.

ॐ गहनाय नमः।

Om Gahanaya Namah।

Thou Omniscient One

65.

ॐ चन्द्रवर्णाय नमः।

Om Chandravarnaya Namah।

Thou Radiance of the Moon

66.

ॐ कलाधराय नमः।

Om Kaladharaya Namah।

Thou who adorns the crescent

67.

ॐ मायाधराय नमः।

Om Mayadharaya Namah।

Engergy art Thou

68.

ॐ महामायिने नमः।

Om Mahamayine Namah।

Great Artist of Deception too art Thou

69.

ॐ कैवल्याय नमः।

Om Kaivalyaya Namah।

Everlasting joy of attainment

70.

ॐ शङ्करात्मजाय नमः।

Om Shankaratmajaya Namah।

Art all-pervading

71.

ॐ विश्वयोनये नमः।

Om Vishvayonaye Namah।

Source of all Existence

72.

ॐ अमेयात्मने नमः।

Om Ameyatmane Namah।

Supreme Splendour

73.

ॐ तेजोनिधये नमः।

Om Tejonidhaye Namah।

Illumination divine

74.

ॐ अनामयाय नमः।

Om Anamayaya Namah।

Savior of all ills

75.

ॐ परमेष्ठिने नमः।

Om Parameshthine Namah।

Thou art Immaculate Lord

76.

ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः।

Om Parabrahmane Namah।

Thou Transcendant One

77.

ॐ वेदगर्भाय नमः।

Om Vedagarbhaya Namah।

The Source of the Vedas art Thou

78.

ॐ विराट्सुताय नमः।

Om Viratsutaya Namah।

Immanent Art Thou in the Universe

79.

ॐ पुलिन्दकन्याभर्त्रे नमः।

Om Pulindakanyabhartre Namah।

Praise be to the Lord of Valli

80.

ॐ महासारस्वतव्रताय नमः।

Om Mahasarasvatavrataya Namah।

Praise be to the source of Gnosis

81.

ॐ आश्रिताखिलदात्रे नमः।

Om Ashritakhiladatre Namah।

Praise be to Him who showers grace on those who seek his solace

82.

ॐ चोरघ्नाय नमः।

Om Choraghnaya Namah।

Praise be to Him who annihilates those who steal

83.

ॐ रोगनाशनाय नमः।

Om Roganashanaya Namah।

Praise be to the divine Healer

84.

ॐ अनन्तमूर्तये नमः।

Om Anantamurtaye Namah।

Praise be Thine whose forms are endless

85.

ॐ आनन्दाय नमः।

Om Anandaya Namah।

Praise be Thine

86.

ॐ शिखण्डिकृतकेतनाय नमः।

Om Shikhandikritaketanaya Namah।

Praise be Thine

87.

ॐ डम्भाय नमः।

Om Dambhaya Namah।

Oh lover of gay exuberance

88.

ॐ परमडम्भाय नमः।

Om Paramadambhaya Namah।

Thou lover of supreme exuberance

89.

ॐ महाडम्भाय नमः।

Om Mahadambhaya Namah।

Oh Lord of lofty magnificence

90.

ॐ वृषाकपये नमः।

Om Vrishakapaye Namah।

Thou who art the culmination of righteousness

91.

ॐ कारणोपात्तदेहाय नमः।

Om Karanopattadehaya Namah।

Thou who deigned embodiment for a cause

92.

ॐ कारणातीतविग्रहाय नमः।

Om Karanatitavigrahaya Namah।

Form transcending causal experience

93.

ॐ अनीश्वराय नमः।

Om Anishvaraya Namah।

Oh Eternal peerless plentitude

94.

ॐ अमृताय नमः।

Om Amritaya Namah।

Thou Ambrosia of Life

95.

ॐ प्राणाय नमः।

Om Pranaya Namah।

Thou life of life

96.

ॐ प्राणायामपरायणाय नमः।

Om Pranayamaparayanaya Namah।

Thou support of all beings

97.

ॐ विरुद्धहन्त्रे नमः।

Om Viruddhahantre Namah।

Praise unto Thee who subjugates all hostile forces

98.

ॐ वीरघ्नाय नमः।

Om Viraghnaya Namah।

Thou vanquisher of heroic opponents

99.

ॐ रक्तश्यामगळाय नमः।

Om Raktashyamagalaya Namah।

Thou art Love, and of crimson beauty

100.

ॐ श्यामकन्धराय नमः।

Om Shyamakandharaya Namah।

Oh Consummation of glory

101.

ॐ महते नमः।

Om Mahate Namah।

Effulgent Radiance

102.

ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः।

Om Subrahmanyaya Namah।

Supreme Goodness

103.

ॐ गुहप्रीताय नमः।

Om Guhapritaya Namah।

Luminous wisdom serene

104.

ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः।

Om Brahmanyaya Namah।

Thou who art beloved of seers

105.

ॐ ब्राह्मणप्रियाय नमः।

Om Brahmanapriyaya Namah।

Universal Teacher

106.

ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः।

Om Vedavedyaya Namah।

Indweller in the core of our hearts

107.

ॐ अक्षयफलप्रदाय नमः।

Om Akshayaphalapradaya Namah।

Bestower of indestructible results ineffable

108.

ॐ वल्ली देवसेनासमेत श्री सुब्रह्मण्यस्वामिने नमः।

Om Valli Devasenasameta Shri Subrahmanyasvamine Namah।

Most glorious effulgent Radiance

 

Sri Subramanya Bhujangam Stotram

This mantra is believed to remove Kuja dosha, delayed marriages, clashes, legal disputes, disturbed married life etc.

“Bhajeham kumaram bhavnikumaram galollasiharam
Namtsya edwiharam, repustomaparam nrusimhavatram
Sada nirvikaram guham nirvichara
Namameesa putraam japashonagatram kuraraatisatrum
Ruvemdwagni neetram, mahabahrnipatram sivasabjamitramPrabhaswatkaltrayam puranam pavitram
Aneekarkakoti prabhavasyalamtam manoharimanikya
Bhooshojwalam tam, sritanamabheestam nisamtam
Krupavarikallola bhastkataksham varjanmanohariso
Nambujaksham, prayogapradana pravhaikadaksham baje Kanti kantam parastomarakham
Sukastoorisimdooraswalllalatamdayapoorna chittammaha Deviputram, raveedoolllasadratna rajatkireetam bhajekreedita Kasagangadikootam
Sukumdaprasoonavalisobhitamgam saratpoorna chandraprabha Kantikantam, sirisha prasunabhiramam bhavatam bhaje deva Senapatim vallabham tam”

 

Ways to Chant Murugan Mantra

Murugan MantraBest Time To Chant Murugan Mantra : Early in the morning and in the evening.

Chant This Mantra Facing : East

Number of Times to Chant : 11, 108, or 1008 times.

To Attain Mantra Siddhi : 108 times for 48 days (1 mandala)

Who Can Chant These Mantra : Anyone can chant these regardless of gender and age.

How To Worship : One can either use the Murugan Yantra or the photo of Lord Murugan to sit infront of while reciting.

Naivedya / Prasadham (Food Offerings) : Panchamirtham (also spelled as Panchamirdham, Panchamrutham, or Panchamrit) which is a mixture of mashed bananas, jaggery, raisins, cashew nuts, and dates is generally offered. Apart from that, one can also offer sweet food items or fruits.

Flowers : Any fragrant red flowers can be offered.

Japa Mala : One can use rosary beads made out of clear quartz (spadika mala) or Rudraksha mala or Tulasi mala (rosary beads made out of the bark of basil)while recitation.

 

Murugan Mantra Benefits

The Murugan Mantras are divine mantras which give protection to the reciter. When chanted, they can also help to avoid as well as negate all kind of ill effects and black magic.

Apart from that, the Murugan Gayatri Mantra is specially a victory mantra. It gives one the ability to win over his enemies and rivals. It also gives him the strength and courage to face his enemies. Those suffering from legal cases and pending arbitration can chant this mantra and benefit greatly.

Praying to Lord Murugan also makes one very brave, courageous, prevents nervousness, and makes one intelligent. Besides that, chanting of the Murugan Mantras also prevent ill luck, evil-eyes, nightmares, and protection from evil spirits and curses. Also, those taking part in competitions, quiz, contests, sports, et cetera can also chant these mantras dedicated to Lord Muruga. Students can also benefit greatly by chanting the Murugan Mantras before starting their daily revisions. It is believed that, when the mantras are chanted religiously, they help to improve one’s concentration and memory. Apart from that, constant chanting of these mantra will also benefit students for success in exams will be helpful in their educational progress. Parents of very young students can recite the mantras on behalf of their children. Pregnant ladies can also chant the Murugan Mantras for the protection of the fetus foetus in the womb and for a safe baby delivery. Childless couples that are trying for a baby can also seek the blessings and grace of Lord Murugan by chanting these mantras with utmost devotion.

Again, individuals suffering from Kuja Dosha (also known as Manglik Dosha or Sevvai Dosham) can also benefit greatly by chanting these powerful mantras as Lord Muruga is the guiding God of Mars. Individuals suffering from unfavourable position of the planet Mars (Kuja / Mangal) or due to bad Mars Dasa (also known as Kuja Dasa, Mangal Dasa, and Sevvai Dasa) and Mars Bhukthi (also known as Kuja Bhukthi, Mangal Bhukthi, and Sevvai Bhukthi) can seek the blessings of Lord Murugan by chanting the Murugan Mantras to negate the evil effects caused by Mars.

Moreover, constant chanting of the Murugan Mantras is also said to bless a person and his/her family with success, victory, good fortune, good health, lot’s of wealth, and peace. According to Skanda Purana, when the mantra of Lord Murugan are constantly chanted, the chanter will be bestowed with all kinds of spiritual powers especially knowledge and courage.