Murugan Temples in Literature

Abstract

Lord Murugan is an important deity worshipped since ancient times. He is also revered as the deity of Kurinji region during the Sangam Age. One of the ancient texts, Tolkappiyam, refers to Lord Muruga as Seyon. Sangam literary works glorify him as "the red god seated on a blue peacock", "the one who is young and bright" and the "favourite god of the Tamils". Thirumurukāṛṭuppaḍai is one of the Sangam literature in which Lord Muruga is the singing leader of his six-padai veedu. In this book, Murugan is referred to as Murugu. It refers to 'Sevvel' and 'Neduvel' in the Paripadal. The temples of Lord Muruga and their significance are known as follows.