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Karytikeya

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Karytikeya

Hindu god of war. He is the chief military commander of the devas (heavenly beings), and is the son of Shiva and Parvati and brother of Ganesh. His mount is a peacock. In southern India he is popular as Subrahmanya and Muruga and many temples are dedicated to him.


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