Lord Kartikeya or Lord Murugan is the younger son of God Shiva and Devi Parvati. According to Skanda Purana, Lord Muruga took birth from third eye of Lord Shiva as six flames. Agni and Vaayu deva carried the six Flames of Lord Muruga to the Saravana Poigai.…

Kaarthigai Pengal took care of the six babies from Lotus flowers in Saravana poigai.When Lord Muruga attained boyhood, Goddess Parvati took six babies from Kaarthigai Pengal and made them to single boy with six faces. Hence Lord Muruga is also called Lord Shanmuga. Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi granted Kaarthigai pengal boon that special poojas for Lord Muruga will be held in every Krithigai nakshatra.

The Krithigai star or Nakshatram is considered highly auspicious to worship Lord Murugan. Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda or Karthikeya is the chief commander of the great divine army, a fine, dynamic soldier of the within, a fearless defender of righteousness. We can access the energy of Skanda by learning the secret of Powerful Mantra “Om Saravanabava“. It signifies the 6 syllables which represents 6 aspects in life:

• SA - Gains you the ability to attract all people to your side.
• RA - Brings prosperity in life.
• VA - Wash away your physical discomforts, debts and competitions.
• NA - Surmounts your problems through enemies.
• BA - Brings charm in life.
• VA - End for evil forces.

It is said; who worships him on Kirthigai Nakshathram on Tuesday is very auspicious. Lord Murugan fulfils his wishes, removes his difficulties and liberates him.