Logos of India

KUKKUṬADHVAJA The emblem on the flag of Lord Karthikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumara, Saravana, Arumukha, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Kathirvela, Guha or Swaminatha is a rooster called Kukkuta or Seval. The flag is called Kukkuṭadhvaja or Seval Kodi. The image of Lord Kartikeya is always depicted with Kukkutadhvaja in one hand and the other hand with his Vel or spear. The legend has it that the demon king Surapadman, with the boon he received from the gods had become invincible. He believed that he was immortal and began tormenting all across the universe. Lord Kartikeya confronted the Surapadman and he evaded the Lord’s attacks. The demon transformed himself into a large tree near Tiruchendur. Lord Kartikeya using his Vel, the divine spear struck the tree and split Surapadman into two halves. The demon sought forgiveness from the Lord and transformed the halves into Mayil or peacock and a rooster. Lord Kartikeya, by his grace, blessed Surapadman by adopting  the Mayil...

PARAVANI The Paravani, Mayil, Mayura or the peacock is the vahana or vehicle of the Lord Karthikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumara, Saravana, Arumukha, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Kathirvela, Guha or Swaminatha. The legend has it that the demon king Surapadman, with the boon he received from the gods had become invincible. He believed that he was immortal and began tormenting all across the universe. Lord Kartikeya confronted the Surapadman and he evaded the Lord’s attacks. The demon transformed himself into a large tree near Tiruchendur. Lord Kartikeya using his Vel, the divine spear struck the tree and split Surapadman into two halves. The demon sought forgiveness from the Lord and transformed the halves into Mayil or peacock and a rooster. Lord Kartikeya, by his grace, blessed Surapadman by adopting  the Mayil as his vehicle or vahana and rooster as his emblem. The Mayil represents beauty, colour, grace and variety. The peacock consumes snakes and therefore it represe...

VEL The Vel or divine spear of Lord Karthikeya, Murugan, Subrahmanya, Skanda, Kumara, Saravana, Arumukha, Devasenapati, Shanmukha, Kathirvela, Guha or Swaminatha represents the following. It is also called Vetri Vel or Veera Vel. Victory of Good: The Vel represents the triumph of good Lord Kartikeya over the evil demons as a warrior against negative forces. The vel signifies the victory of good over evil and dharma or righteousness. Wisdom: The pointed tip of the Vel symbolises spiritual knowledge, wisdom and enlightenment. The spear pierces the veil of ignorance towards wisdom. Power: The Vel also refers to the divine power and authority by which the Lord Muruga protects his devotees and removes their hardships. Strength and Unity: The harmony of spiritual and physical strength and unity of different aspects of life are depicted by the Vel.