He safeguards all living creatures in it. He is the God of Nature as He directs Nature. Lord Muruga in this form blesses people with the comforts of both the worlds. Lord Shiva, the 5 faces, blesses people with the comforts of the other world while Goddess Parvati, the 6th face, blesses people with the comforts of this world. This is symbolic of the 5 senses that lead to the 6th sense which is represented by ‘ Atho mugam‘. The 6th face can only be seen by the wise. The 6 faces are made up of the 5 of Lord Shiva plus the Face of Goddess Uma Devi. Lord Muruga is also known as Arumugam meaning 6 faces, through which He can see towards East, West, North, South, Sky and Earth.