CONTENTS: CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION: Murugan: An inseparable part of Tamil Culture, CHAPTER 2. SIX ABODES: 1. Tirupparankundram * Where He rested and meditated, 2. Tiruchendur: * An act of redemption on the seashore, * Kumbabishekam performed, * Uniqueness of Tirucheeralaivai, * Shrines in rocky terrain, 3. Palani: * An embodiment of sublime renunciation, * Quartet of temples, * Expression of devoltion, * The making of panchamirtham, 4. Swamimalai: * Significance of Pranavam, * Father and Son one and the same here, * Uttara Swamimalai temple, 5. Tiruttani: * Abode of peace, Serenity, * A Composer divinely inspired, 6. Solaimalai: * Emphasis on unity, CHAPTER 3. VAEL: * A Symbol of Victory, CHAPTER 4. STYLES AND POSES: * Many forms, many names, CHAPTER 5. MURUGAN AND KAVADI: * Blend of North and South Traditions, CHAPTER 6. SAIVA SAINT: * Gnanasambandar-An incarnation, CHAPTER 7. BHAKTI LITERATURE: * Treasure transcending time, CHAPTER 8. ENRICHING ART: * Nayaka of myriad art forms, CHAPTER 9. OTHER TEMPLES: * On Murugan's trail.