Vel Murugan is a central iconic symbol in Hinduism and worship concerning Lord Murugan, the Tamil god of war. The iconic Vel symbolizes a spear for power, protection, and righteousness. It is believed to have been given by his mother, Goddess Parvati, to defeat the demon Soorapadman.
The Vel is taken in processions and ceremonies during religious festivals, even in Thaipusam, as a representative of the devotees’ love and an emblem of their surmounted obstacles. The Vel also finds a deep root in the aspect of Tamil culture and spirituality as the representative of the triumph of good over evil.
