Singaravelan, Sikkal

Where Murugan received his vel, per local tradition.

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History

Singaravelan at Sikkal, Nagapattinam, is the temple where Murugan is said to have received his vel (spear). Soorasamharam season draws huge Tamil crowds.

Legends

• Parvati gave the vel here; without it the war against Surapadman could not be won — Sikkal is the armoury of the gods.