Editorial Policy
How content is researched, verified, and maintained on LordMurugan.in
1. Research Standards
All content on LordMurugan.in is researched using a multi-source methodology:
- •Primary sources are consulted in their original language (Tamil or Sanskrit) wherever possible. Translations used are cited.
- •Secondary scholarship from peer-reviewed journals, university presses, and recognized Indological publishers is preferred over popular or devotional publications.
- •Temple-specific information is sourced from HRCE records, temple publications, and on-site epigraphical documentation — not from unverified third-party listings.
- •Conflicting traditions are noted and presented with their respective source traditions, rather than harmonized into a single narrative.
2. Content Classification System
Every article is tagged with one of the following classifications:
Content directly derived from primary scriptures (Kandha Puranam, Skanda Purana, Thirumurugatruppadai).
Content based on established devotional traditions and practices passed down through generations, documented in secondary literature.
Content based on archaeological, epigraphical, or documented historical records subject to academic verification.
Content specific to the sthala purana (local legend) and oral traditions maintained by individual temples, as documented in temple publications.
Content describing contemporary cultural practices, festivals, and community traditions associated with Murugan worship.
3. Source Attribution
Every article displays its primary and secondary sources in a dedicated "Sources Cited" section. Source attributions follow these principles:
- •Each source is traceable to our Source Library, which provides the full name, language, type, and description of every work cited.
- •Specific textual citations (book, chapter, verse) are included where relevant to the content.
- •When a claim is found in only one source tradition, that is explicitly noted.
- •When sources disagree, all perspectives are presented with their respective attributions.
4. Corrections and Updates
If you identify an error in our content, please contact us. Every correction is logged, reviewed, and attributed. See our Content Update Policy for details.