Stotra

Shadananam Kumkuma Rakta Varnam

षडाननं कुङ्कुमरक्तवर्णम्

A meditation verse praising six-faced Skanda, the son of Shiva.

SanskritPronunciationOptional meaning2 min
Dedicated toLord Kartikeya
Sacred textOriginal Sanskrit

षडाननं कुङ्कुमरक्तवर्णं महामतिं दिव्यमयूरवाहनम्।

रुद्रस्य सूनुं सुरसैन्यनाथं गुहं सदाहं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥

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Meaning & context

What does Shadananam Kumkuma Rakta Varnam mean?

The verse seeks refuge in six-faced Guha—radiant, wise, peacock-mounted son of Shiva and leader of the divine hosts.