Murugan's Vel is revered as a substitute for the Lord himself. It is believed that Lord Murugan was given the vel by his mother Parvati as the ultimate power of Shakti (Parashakti), which dispels all illusions and allows him to observe things rationally. This brass Vel with an Aum sign in Tamil on one side and the Tripundra (three sacred horizontal markings) on the other is also a token of Lord Shiva's blessings, the Adi Yogi and father of Lord Murugan. In other words, this brass Vel standing on a strong base portrays the united blessings of Shiva and Parvati on Lord Murugan, establishing a channel for followers to receive the benefits through devotion.
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