About Lord Murugan
Siva Subramanian - The Presiding Deity of Kali Yugam
The Tamil God
Lord Murugan, commonly known as the "Tamil God", is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi and is worshipped by Tamil communities throughout the world.
Divine Description
Tamil sangam literature glorifies Murugan as the "Red God seated on a blue peacock, young and beautiful". Lord Murugan has many names, such as:
- •Subrahmanya - The auspicious one
- •Shanmukha - The six-faced deity
- •Kaartikeya - Son of the Krittikas
- •Skanda - The warrior god
- •Kumara - The youthful one
- •Devasenapati - Commander of the divine army
- •Saravanabhava - Born in the forest of reeds
- •Guha - The mysterious one
- •Swaminathan - Lord of Swami Malai
The Five Lands of Tamil Literature
In Tamil literature, there are five types of land explained, each with its own characteristics and significance.
Kurinji
Mountainous Region
Lord Murugan - Siva Subramanian
Mullai
Forest Region
Pastoral landscapes
Marutham
Agricultural Region
Fertile plains
Neithal
Coastal Region
Seafaring lands
Palai
Desert Region
Arid landscapes
Lord Murugan was the leader of the mountainous region and is called Siva Subramanian.
Kaliyugavardhan - The Protector of Kali Yugam
Hindus believe that the presiding deity of this kali yugam is Lord Murugan.
His weapon, the spear or "Vel", symbolizes:
- ✦Victory over evil forces
- ✦Restoring peace and harmony
- ✦Destroying all evil forces
- ✦Divine knowledge and wisdom
Therefore, Murugan is called "Kaliyugavardhan" - the one who blesses and protects devotees in the Kali Yuga.
Our Mission
Sri Murugan Society of Alberta is dedicated to preserving and promoting Tamil culture, spiritual values, and devotional practices. We serve as a spiritual and cultural center for the Tamil community in Alberta, providing a place for worship, celebration, and community gathering.
Spiritual Growth
Conducting daily poojas, special ceremonies, and spiritual discourses to nurture devotion
Cultural Preservation
Teaching Tamil language, classical arts, and traditional values to future generations
Community Service
Organizing Annadanam, charitable activities, and community events for all