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Skanda
is a legend
deity
that is popular amongst practicing
Hindus
and
Buddhists
.
Skanda
, a Hindu deity also known as Kartikeya and Murugan
Skanda (Buddhism)
, a popular Deva or even
Bodhisattva
popular amongst Chinese Buddhism
Skanda Purana
, a Hindu Scripture
Purana
to the Deity
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