The Pandya Kings contributed to the development of Tamil language by creating many Sangams or groups. The process of worship of the deity also included a form of dance called Veriyaattu, which is still practised. It is a name that later got ascribed to the deity himself. Further, there are mentions about a priest with the name Velan who is associated with this deity. A deity named Murugu or nature spirit is described to be worshipped with ritualistic sacrifices. The earliest account of Murugan is perhaps from the Tamil Sangam literature, which dates back to 300 BC. The faces symbolize the five senses and the mind working in harmony.
Another name of Muruga is Shanmukha which means having six faces. So, his name is symbolic of the three major forces of nature according to Tamil mythology. Mu stands for Mukundan or Vishnu, Ru stands for Rudra or Shiva and Ka stands for Kamalan or Brahma. There is also another reason why he is named Muruga or Muruka. Since, the God is considered to be a manifestation of handsomeness and masculinity, he was aptly named Murugan. The word Murugu literally means divine, youthful, fragrant etc. The answer to this can be found if we take a quick glance at the literature, archaeological remains and popular legends prevalent in Tamil Nadu. It sometimes makes people wonder why this particular God is held on a pedestal among the other Gods in Hinduism. He is worshipped with great fervour throughout the state and also in some parts of Kerala and Malaysia.
Lord Murugan or Karthikeyan is an extremely popular God in Tamil Nadu.
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