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Mahaasenajanaka - Mah\u0101sena refers to Lord Kartikeya or Skanda. He was the commander-in-chief of the army of the Devas. His army was huge. This name indicates that Lord Shiva is the father of Kartikeya who had a huge army. He is worshipped in the form of the ather of Baby Skanda accompanied by Goddess Um\u0101. This form is known as Somaaskanda - one who is accompanied by Um\u0101 and Skanda.

The images of the Trio: Siva, Uma and Skanda seated on the same pedestal are worshipped with a single appellation as Somaskanda.

Skanda is placed in the middle flanked by Siva to the right and Uma to the left. Shiva with his four hands is depicted in the following gestures. The right forehand bestows protection on the devotees, while the left is in the form of holding a flower bud. Of the rear ones, the left one holds an antelope and the right one a weapon. \u2028Skanda stands dancing with flowers in the hands between the Divine father and the Divine Mother.

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