{"product_id":"4-murugan-vel-with-stand-handcrafted-panchaloha","title":"4″ Murugan Vel with Stand | Handcrafted Panchaloha","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis 4.25-inch Murugan Vel is cast in Panchaloha, the traditional South Indian five-metal alloy, and mounted on a tiered round base that allows stable freestanding placement on any flat surface. The piece measures 4.25 inches in height and 1.5 inches across the base, weighing approximately 100 grams — compact enough for a desk or altar shelf, yet substantial in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Vel is shaped as a leaf-pointed spearhead rising from a slender shaft. The spearhead carries incised tripundra lines — the three horizontal marks associated with Shaiva iconography — along with a small red stone set at the center, giving the otherwise austere form a precise focal point. The shaft is clean and straight, connecting the spearhead to a domed junction collar before meeting the stepped circular base. The entire form follows the proportions seen in traditional temple Vel representations, where the weapon is treated as a complete sacred object rather than a subsidiary accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn South Indian tradition, the Vel is inseparable from Lord Murugan, also known as Skanda or Kartikeya. It is not merely a weapon but an embodiment of gnana shakti — the power of wisdom and discernment. Devotees place the Vel in their homes and workplaces as a symbol of clarity, protection, and the removal of ignorance. It holds particular significance during Skanda Shashti and Karthigai Deepam observances.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePanchaloha — an alloy of gold, silver, copper, zinc, and iron in prescribed proportions — has been the preferred material for South Indian sacred castings for centuries. It is valued for its ritual sanctity, structural density, and the warm, reddish-gold tone it develops after polishing. This piece carries a polished finish that brings out the alloy's natural warmth across both the spearhead and the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause each piece is individually handcrafted, minor variation in surface tone, texture, and detailing is inherent to the process and reflects the nature of hand-finished metalwork. This Vel suits a puja room, home altar, study desk, or business counter, and makes a considered gift for housewarmings or new ventures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Cosmic Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43634821136419,"sku":null,"price":2399.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0738\/0448\/0547\/files\/C64A8056-scaled.jpg?v=1786214060","url":"https:\/\/cosmicstudio.in\/products\/4-murugan-vel-with-stand-handcrafted-panchaloha","provider":"Cosmic Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}