Stotra
षडाननं कुङ्कुमरक्तवर्णम्
Shadananam Kumkuma Rakta Varnam
A meditation verse praising six-faced Skanda, the son of Shiva.
Dedicated toकार्तिकेयःषडाननं कुङ्कुमरक्तवर्णं महामतिं दिव्यमयूरवाहनम्।
रुद्रस्य सूनुं सुरसैन्यनाथं गुहं सदाहं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥
Meaning & context
The verse seeks refuge in six-faced Guha—radiant, wise, peacock-mounted son of Shiva and leader of the divine hosts.