Material - brass
height - 5.5
yellow black antique
Lord Murugan, the six-faced (Shanmukha), twelve-armed commander of the divine armies and the supreme deity of Tamil Nadu, represents a divine archetype of exceptional completeness. His six faces look simultaneously in all six directions of space, seeing and protecting all realms of existence with omniscient awareness. His twelve arms hold the full complement of cosmic weapons and implements, symbolising his mastery over every force in the universe. And his Vel — the divine spear of knowledge that destroyed the demon of ignorance — represents the supreme achievement of devoted practice: the direct experience of truth that liberates the individual soul from the cycle of birth and death.
The South Indian Murugan tradition is simultaneously grand in its cosmic scope and intimate in its devotional character. The great Murugan temples of Tamil Nadu — Thirupparankundram, Thiruchendur, Palani, Swamimalai, Thiruthani, and Pazhamudircholai — draw millions of devoted pilgrims each year who travel long distances to experience the Lord's presence in his six sacred abodes. Yet the same devotees maintain the same quality of direct personal relationship with Murugan in their home puja rooms, understanding the home idol as a genuine focus of the Lord's presence rather than merely a representation of a distant deity.
This Murugan idol is crafted following traditional South Indian iconographic specifications, ensuring that the Lord's sacred form is rendered with the accuracy and devotional care that the tradition demands. The quality material provides the beautiful, luminous appearance and lasting durability appropriate to an object that will serve as a centre of daily worship for many years. Regular offerings of flowers, camphor, and incense, combined with the sincere recitation of Murugan's sacred names and songs, build a devotional relationship that the Tamil tradition describes as the most fulfilling of all possible human relationships.
This idol makes an ideal gift for Murugan devotees, for Tamil Hindu families establishing new homes, and for anyone who has experienced the Lord's grace and wishes to honour him with a dedicated worship space. May it be a source of protection, wisdom, and joy for all who worship before it.
This Murugan idol from Adyar Handicrafts is crafted with the devotional care and iconographic precision that the beloved Tamil deity deserves. Establish a regular worship practice with camphor, fresh flowers, and the recitation of Murugan's sacred names. During the major Murugan festivals, perform extended puja and offer special devotions that deepen your personal relationship with the Lord. May this idol be a constant source of his protection, wisdom, and grace in your home, and may the gift of Murugan's blessings flow abundantly to all your family members through the sacred connection established by sincere, consistent, and loving worship throughout the year.
