Karttikeya

ریشه

Derived from Sanskrit, 'Karttikeya' is a combination of 'Krittika', the name of the six Pleiades, and 'keya', meaning 'body'. He is so named because he was reared by the six Krittikas.

مثال

• Karttikeya is often depicted with six heads and twelve arms in Hindu iconography.
• Devotees of Karttikeya fast on Tuesdays as a form of worship.
• The festival of Thaipusam is dedicated to Karttikeya and is celebrated with great fervor.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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