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Why the younger son of Lord Shiva, Karthikeya (Murugan) is worshipped least in north India compared to south India?
Interesting. Is there anything else you can tell me about the worship of Karthikeya in south India?
Yes, the Thaipusam festival is a major celebration of Karthikeya that is observed in south India, especially in Tamil Nadu. Devotees carry elaborate kavadis (sacrificial structures) and pierce their skin and tongues as a form of penance and devotion.