Kartikeya, also known as Skanda, Murugan and Subramaniyan, is the Hindu god of war. He is the commander-in-chief of the army of the devas (gods) and the son of Shiva and Parvati. Murugan is often referred to as `Tamil Kadavul` (meaning `God of Tamils`) and is worshiped primarily in areas with Tamil influences, especially South India, Sri Lanka... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kartikeya
Kartikeya is the Hindu god of war. He is represented riding on a peacock, with six heads and twelve hands, in which numerous weapons are brandished. Found on http://www.probertencyclopaedia.com/browse/D7.HTM