Dindigul native arrested for stealing silver 'Vel' from Maruthamalai meditation hall, worth ₹4 lakh, ahead of temple consecration.

The vel is the weapon and auspicious symbol of Lord Muruga given to him by his mother ... procession followed by several ceremonies. The metal spear in front of the main temple structure was ...

To aid him in this mission, Goddess Parvati gifted Murugan the Vel, a divine spear symbolizing power and righteousness, believed to be infused with the energy of the gods. Armed with the Vel ...