Divine companions · Commander of the divine army
Kartikeya
कार्तिकेय · Murugan · Skanda
Lineage
Source deityShiva →
About
कार्तिकेय
Kartikeya leads the divine army — a symbol of courage, discipline, and youthful energy.
Symbolism
The vel (spear) marks sharpness of wisdom; the peacock shows victory over ego.
Form & symbols
Vel, banner; peacock as vahana.
Stories
In the tale of Taraka’s defeat, Kartikeya establishes the victory of dharma over adharma.