Saravana lake
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Saravana lake is a sacred mythological lake in Hindu tradition, revered as the place where the god Murugan (also known as Saravanabhava) is believed to have been nurtured.
Statements (25)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
mythological lake
ⓘ
sacred place in Hinduism ⓘ |
| alsoKnownFor | nurturing of the god Murugan ⓘ |
| appearsIn | Hindu mythological narratives about the birth of Murugan ⓘ |
| associatedDeity |
Kartikeya
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Murugan NERFINISHED ⓘ Saravanabhava NERFINISHED ⓘ Skanda NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith | the reeds or forest of reeds (Sara-vana) in Murugan legends ⓘ |
| culturalRole | pilgrimage concept in Murugan worship ⓘ |
| etymologyRelatedTo | name Saravanabhava of Murugan ⓘ |
| hasMythologicalSignificance | place where Murugan was nurtured ⓘ |
| hasTitle | Saravana Poigai NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| languageContext |
Sanskrit
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Tamil NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| linkedRituals | Murugan worship and festivals ⓘ |
| mythologicalStatus | not clearly identified with a single physical lake ⓘ |
| partOfTradition |
Murugan mythology
ⓘ
Skanda Purana narratives NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| relatedConcept | Saravana Poigai in Tamil devotional literature ⓘ |
| religion | Hinduism ⓘ |
| symbolizes | divine protection and nurturing of the child-god Murugan ⓘ |
| veneratedAs | holy birthplace-like setting for Murugan ⓘ |
| veneratedBy |
Shaivite Hindus
ⓘ
devotees of Murugan ⓘ |
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