| Idumban | |
|---|---|
 Modern representation of Idumban | |
| Venerated in | Kaumaram |
| Affiliation | Asura |
| Texts | Kanda Puranam |
Idumban (Tamil: இடும்பன், romanized: Iṭumpaṉ) is an asura in Hinduism, featured in Tamil mythology. Idumban is described to be a devotee of the deity Murugan (Kartikeya), regarded by adherents to be a guardian of the deity's temples in Tamil Nadu. He is also associated with the ritual practice of the Kavadi Aattam, in which his veneration is regarded to be a prerequisite.[1]
- ^ Gajrani, S. (2004). History, Religion and Culture of India. Gyan Publishing House. p. 222. ISBN 978-81-8205-061-7.