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Meaning of "Skanda"

Word

Skanda

Sanskrit

स्कन्द

IAST

skanda

In General

Another name of lord Subrahmanya, the son of Siva and Parvati. Skanda is also called as Kartikeya and Murugan. Skanda is the general of Devas Army which fought with Tarakasura.

Purana

Skanda Purana is a Saiva Purana describe the purpose and life of Lord Skanda

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