Muruga Pooja

Who is Lord Murugan?

Lord Murugan is the son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati, who taught his father the ‘Pranava Mantra’.  His devotees worship him in many names – Karthikeya, Subramanya, Skanda, Shanmuga, Swaminatha, Kadamba and Velavan. Lord Murugan is well-known for his exceptional intelligence and courage. He is also praised as the ‘Tamil God’ and is revered by people across the world. Muruga governs willpower, mind, victory, courage, wisdom and knowledge.

What is the significance of Muruga Pooja?

Lord Murugan Pooja is a powerful ritual to invoke the supreme power of God of war, victory and wisdom. His invocation helps devotees attain strength, protection, courage and success throughout their lives.

Vedic Astrology represents the planet Mars as a fiery planet, and Lord Murugan is its ruler. Muruga Pooja is dedicated to Lord Murugan and includes prayers, rituals and chanting hymns.

Worshipping Murugan through the Murugan Pooja can bestow strength and courage to his devotees and confidence to face challenges. It can remove the fear and lack of courage. Lord Murugan Pooja is the best solution for peaceful living. People who suffer from the malefic Mars must pray to Lord Murugan through the Muruga Pooja for relief and benefits.

How is Lord Murugan depicted?

Lord Murugan is predominantly depicted as Bala Murugan, a Bachelor and, with his two divine consorts, Valli and Deivanai. Six-faced Shanmukha, warrior, and teacher are his other popular forms.

Lord Muruga is generally depicted riding a peacock and holding the Vel (divine spear), representing his supreme power to destroy evil and protect his devotees.

When should I perform the Muruga Pooja?

Tuesdays, Fridays, and Karthigai Nakshatra are the best days to perform the Lord Murugan Pooja. Sashti, Thaipoosam, Panguni Uthiram, and Skanda Sashti are also auspicious days for performing Muruga Pooja.

Individuals who want to overcome the adverse effects of Mars due to its unfavourable placement or affliction, people with Manglik Dosha, find a solution for legal litigations, and people born in Dhanishta, Chitra, and Mrigshirsha stars can also perform the Murugan Pooja.

Where should I perform the Lord Murugan Pooja?

Performing the Lord Murugan Pooja in the 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre can help devotees receive the core benefit of the Pooja. Experienced and qualified priests at the sacred Homa centre traditionally perform every Pooja and Homam by following the Agama principles.

What is the cost of Muruga Pooja?

The 'Life Horoscope Spiritual' Homam Centre helps individuals to perform the Muruga Pooja at a budget-friendly cost. However, the cost of the Murugan Pooja depends on the material used, the number of priests participating, the duration of the Lord Murugan Pooja and the number of times the Muruga Mantra and other mantras are chanted.

What are the benefits of Murugan Pooja?

• The Muruga Pooja helps remove hindrances and overcome challenges in health, life and career.
• The energy of Lord Murugan through Lord Murugan Pooja can shield individuals from enemies and negative forces.
• This Pooja grants you victory and success in your legal matters, business competition or spiritual journey.
• Performing the Murugan Pooja helps overcome problems related to the skin, nervous system and overall well-being.
•  It ensures prosperity and resolves relationship problems.
• The Murugan Pooja helps overcome impediments of life – ego, illusion and destiny. 

What Mantra(s) are chanted in Lord Murugan Pooja?

The following Muruga Mantras are chanted during the Muruga Pooja for the invocation.  

Lord Murugan Moola Mantra

||Om Saravanabhavaya Namah||

Meaning of Lord Murugan Moola Mantra

“I bow to Lord Murugan, born in the Saravana Poigai.”

Skanda / Subramanya Mantra

||Om Subrahmanyaya Namah||

Meaning of the Skanda / Subramanya Mantra

“Salutations to Lord Subramanya.”

Vel Mantra

||Om Velayudhaya Namah||

Meaning of the Vel Mantra

“Salutations to the Lord who holds the divine spear (Vel).“