HINDU TEMPLES
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Moolavar - Vel weapon of Lord Muruga. Moolavar - Vel weapon of Lord Muruga Festivals Monthly Kruthika star days, full moon days, Thai Poosam in January-February and Panguni Uthiram in March-April are the festivals celebrated in the temple. Speciality The glory of Vel is elaborately sung by Saint Arunagiriar in his celebrated Kandar Alankaram. When one is left in the lurch by all relatives and his/her possessions, the one constant companion protecting the soul is Vel, emphasizes the saint. Vel is the symbol of wisdom and the worshipper is gifted with vast knowledge of philosophies. Uniqueness The Vel weapon of Lord Muruga installed in the sanctum sanctorum is 6.75 feet tall speaking volumes of its sculptural beauty. The Chakras representing the Panchabhoodas
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Among the weapons held by Lord Muruga in His 12 hand, Vel enjoys the leadership status. Also, this is the only weapon being worshipped with all devotion as to Lord Himself. The Vel installed in the sanctum sanctorum is 6.75 feet tall with Pancha Bhoodha symbols engraved in the stem part. A hole is made in the vidhana so that natural light may fall on the Vel for a happy darshan of the devotees. The Mandap of the temple is designed with six corners representing the six letter mantra of Lord Muruga.