Brass Murugan Idol With Design Arch

Height: 8 Inches , Weight: 1.240 Kg 

SKU: 4SF5648
 

A brass Murugan idol is much more than a decorative item in a home, particularly in a region like Coimbatore where devotion to Lord Murugan (also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Subramanya, Senthil, Velayudhan, and Shanmukha) is deeply ingrained. Its usage spans religious, spiritual, and cultural dimensions.

Core Spiritual and Devotional Usage (Pooja):

This is the primary and most significant use of a brass Murugan idol in a Hindu home:

Daily Worship: The idol serves as a central point of focus for daily prayers and rituals in the Pooja room or on a dedicated altar. Devotees light lamps (deepam), offer incense (agarbathi), fresh flowers (especially those associated with Murugan like red lotuses, jasmine, or oleander), fruits, milk, vibhuthi (sacred ash), and sandalwood paste.

Wisdom and Knowledge (Gnana Panditha): Murugan is revered as the God of Wisdom. His worship is believed to enhance intellect, concentration, clarity of thought, and success in academic pursuits or professional endeavors.

Protection: He acts as a powerful guardian, shielding the home and its inhabitants from negative energies, evil eye (drishti), and ill intentions.

Prosperity and Success: By removing hurdles and granting wisdom, he paves the way for material and spiritual prosperity.

Festival Celebrations: During major Murugan festivals like Skanda Sashti, Thaipusam, Vaikasi Visakam, and Panguni Uthiram, the idol becomes the central deity for elaborate ceremonies, special prayers, chanting of hymns (like Kanda Shashti Kavacham), and devotional offerings.

Fulfillment of Vows (Nandri Kadans): Many families in Tamil Nadu have specific vows made to Lord Murugan, and having his idol at home facilitates the regular remembrance and fulfillment of these promises.

II. Symbolism and Spiritual Inspiration:

The idol serves as a constant visual and spiritual reminder of Murugan's profound attributes:

Vel (Divine Spear): This is his most iconic weapon, symbolizing divine wisdom that pierces ignorance and illusion, and the power to destroy negativity.

Peacock (Vahana): His mount, the peacock, represents mastery over the ego (pride and vanity), a crucial step in spiritual development.

Rooster (Seval Kodi): The rooster on his banner symbolizes vigilance, the dawn of knowledge, and the triumph of light over darkness.

Youthful Appearance: His perpetual youth signifies infinite vitality, purity, and the idea that spiritual knowledge transcends age.

Six Faces (Shanmukha - if depicted): Represent his omnipresence, his ability to see in all directions, and control over the five senses and the mind.