Murugan Swami (Kartikeya) With Peacock (925 Sterling Silver)

A majestic idol of Lord Murugan Swami (Kartikeya) crafted skilfully from 925 Sterling silver, in a shiny finish will enhance the divine radiance of your Puja altar. Lord Kartikeya is popularly known as Murugan Swami in South India. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and the commander in chief of the army of Devas. He is said to be the personification of perfection, bravery, and victory. This idol of Murugan depicts Him standing on a pedestal with His Vahana (vehicle), the Peacock, who is peeping from behind the Lord while his beautifully carved long feathers trail to the other side of the Lord. The idol of Lord Murugan/Kartikeya portrays Him dressed impeccably in stylishly draped attire and ornaments; a crown adorns His head, and His shoulder length curly hair flows down His back. Lord Kartikeya's weapon, the Vel, is kept standing in front of Him, and His right hand is raised in Abhaya mudra, which assures of protection and blessings, and His left hand is placed on His hip elegantly. The detailed facial expression and features, design patterns of His attire, the ornaments He is wearing, and the perfect crafting of His Peacock is commendable. Murugan Swami is described as a charming and handsome personality in ancient texts and this idol justifies it. 

This Murugan Swami Kartikeya with Peacock idol in 925 Sterling silver, can be kept in the Puja alter at home or workplace, and can also be kept on the study or work table. Lord Murugan is a powerful deity who empowers with courage, confidence, helps us to overcome our ego, negative qualities, get over illusions and face reality. Devotees who are entangled in court cases can pray to Lord Kartikeya for victory. Murugan Swami also graces with love and a happy married life, perfection of skills, charm and is well known for fulfilling wishes of devotees. He also provides relief from afflictions of malefic Planet Mars(Mangal), if reflected in your Birthchart. 

925 Sterling Silver is 92.5% pure silver and 7.5% other metals, like copper, zinc, nickel, etc. 999 silver is very soft and marred, damaged or bent more easily than 925 silver. This makes 925 Sterling Silver is the preferred choice for making idols and jewellery. 

When you buy this 925 Sterling Silver idol, you will find the BIS mark stamped on it, mentioning the same. With the BIS mark on the idol, you can rest assured that this silver idol indeed contains 92.5% pure silver and you are paying for what you get.

Placement:

The ideal place to keep a god idol is on a dedicated altar for prominence and respect, in a peaceful corner of the living room for daily worship and contemplation, or on a work desk or near the entrance of home/office for spiritual inspiration.