{"product_id":"lord-murugan-brass-idol","title":"Lord Murugan Idol","description":"\u003cp\u003eLord Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati and the bearer of the Vel, is especially revered in Tamil Nadu and Kerala as the god of courage and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can order the Lord Murugan Idol online from Poduvals, or see it in person at our Bengaluru store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is cast and finished by hand by traditional artisans, so small variations in detail and tone make every piece unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere to keep it and how to use it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace the idol in the pooja room, facing east. It is worshipped especially on Thaipusam and Skanda Shashti.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWipe it with a soft dry cloth after pooja. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners. A gentle polish with tamarind paste or a mild metal cleaner brings back the shine; after abhishekam, rinse and dry it fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the Vel of Murugan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Vel is the divine spear of Lord Murugan, a symbol of wisdom cutting through ignorance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this piece handmade?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is handcrafted by traditional artisans, so slight variations in finish and detail are natural.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Poduvals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188802773171,"sku":null,"price":43500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0680\/3619\/8579\/files\/IMG_7442.jpg?v=1766383879","url":"https:\/\/www.poduvals.com\/products\/lord-murugan-brass-idol","provider":"Poduvals","version":"1.0","type":"link"}