benefit (s) :
Lord Murugan is also known as Skanda, Kandha, Subramanya, Shanmukha, Saravana, Karthikeya, Guha, and Velayutha among others. The Murugan Gayatri Mantra is a divine mantra which gives protection for the reciter. It is also chanted to avoid as well as negate all kind of ill effects and black magic.
Apart from that, the Murugan Gayatri Mantra is also a victory mantra. It gives you the ability to win over your enemies and rivals. It also gives you the strength and courage to face your enemies.
Those suffering from legal cases and pending arbitration can chant this mantra and benefit greatly.
Praying to Lord Murugan also makes one very brave, courageous, prevents nervousness, and makes one intelligent. Besides that, chanting of the Murugan Gayatri Mantra also prevents ill luck, evil-eyes, nightmares, and protection from evil spirits and curses.
Also, those taking part in competitions, quiz, contests, sports, et cetera can also chant this mantra dedicated to Lord Muruga.
Besides that, individuals suffering from Kuja Dosha (also known as Manglik Dosha or Sevvai Dosham) can also benefit greatly by chanting this particular mantra as Lord Muruga is the guiding God of Mars. Individuals suffering from unfavourable position of the planet Mars (Kuja / Mangal) or due to bad Mars Dasa (also known as Kuja Dasa, Mangal Dasa, and Sevvai Dasa) and Mars Bhukthi (also known as Kuja Bhukthi, Mangal Bhukthi, and Sevvai Bhukthi) can seek the blessings of Lord Murugan by chanting the Murugan Gayatri Mantra to negate the evil effects caused by Mars.
Moreover, constant chanting of the Murugan Gayatri Mantra is also said to bless a person and his/her family with success, victory, good fortune, good health, lot’s of wealth, and peace. According to Skanda Purana, when the mantra of Lord Murugan are constantly chanted, the chanter will be bestowed with all kinds of spiritual powers especially knowledge and courage.
Pregnant ladies can also chant the Murugan Gayatri Mantra for the protection of the fetus (also spelled as foetus) in the womb and for a safe baby delivery. Childless couples that are trying for a baby can also seek the blessings and grace of Lord Murugan by chanting this mantra with utmost devotion.
Students can also benefit greatly by chanting the Murugan Gayatri Mantra before starting their daily revisions. It is believed that, when the mantra is chanted religiously, it helps to improve one’s concentration and memory. Apart from that, constant chanting of this mantra will also benefit students for success in exams, sports, competitions, and will be helpful in their educational progress. Parents of very young students can recite the mantra on behalf of their children.
Lord Murugan is also known as Lord Karthikeya, Lord Skanda, Lord Shanmukha, and Lord Subramanya and his grace can be received by chanting the Murugan Gayatri Mantra religiously.
Lord Murugan is also known as Lord Karthikeya, Lord Skanda, Lord Shanmukha, and Lord Subramanya and his grace can be received by chanting the Murugan Gayatri Mantra religiously.
Best Days To Chant This Mantra (If you are unable to chant on a daily basis) : Tuesdays, Krittika/Karthigai and Pushya/Pusam Nakshatra days, and on Purnima/Pournami (Full Moon Days)
Best Day To Initiate This Mantra : Full Moon Day (Pournami / Purnima) or Tuesdays
Best Time To Chant This Mantra : Early morning and evening
Number of Times to Chant : 11, 108, or 1008 times
Who Can Chant This Mantra : Anyone regardless of gender and age
How To Worship : You can either use the Murugan Yantra or the photo of Lord Murugan
To Attain Mantra Siddhi : 108 times for 48 days (1 mandala)
Chant This Mantra Facing : East
Naivedya / Prasadham (Food Offerings) : Panchamirtham (also spelled as Panchamirdham, Panchamrutham, or Panchamrit) which is a mixture of mashed bananas, jaggery, raisins, cashew nuts, and dates. Apart from that, you can also offer sweet food items or fruits.
Flowers : Any fragrant red flowers
Japa Mala : You can use rosary beads made out of clear quartz (spadika mala) or Rudraksha mala or Tulasi mala (rosary beads made out of the bark of basil)
The following are the different versions of Murugan Gayatri Mantra :
Om Karthikeyaaya Vidmahe
Valli-nadhaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Skanda Prachodayath
or
Om Karthikeyaaya Vidmahe
Siki-vahanaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Skanda Prachodayath
or
Om That-purushaaya Vidmahe
Mahaa Senaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Shanmukha Prachodayath
or
Om That-purushaaya Vidmahe
Maha Senaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Skanda Prachodayath
or
Om Karthikeyaaya Vidmahe
Siki-nadhaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Skanda Prachodayath
or
Om Karthikeyaaya Vidmahe
Sakthi Hasthaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Skanda Prachodayath
or
Om Kukkudaath Dhvajaaya Vidmahe
Sakthi Hasthaaya Dhimahi
Thanno Subramanya Prachodayath
Sri Eswaran