Kartikeya (Murgan) Idol in Ebony (Karungali) wood

Description

Lord Kartikeya idol made in Ebony wood.

Lord Kartikeya is a well-known figure in Hindu mythology. He addressed by different names such as Murugan, Subramaniam, Sanmukha, Skanda and Guha. He is most popular as Lord Murugan in the southern states of India. A number of temples dedicated to the deity can be spotted all over the South India. The story of the birth of Lord Kartikeya or Murugan has different versions. In some texts it is said that He is the son of ‘Agni’ or the God of Fire. Through the blessings of Lord Kartikeya , one can achieve great strength and get rid of all his woes. His peacock represents Him as the destroyer of all bad habits and a conqueror of sensual desires. Kartikeya represents perfection and the need for every human to move towards being perfect.

Ebony (Karungali) is an ancient tree species. The center of a tree that has lived for many years is very powerful and dark. Ebony (Karungali) is a symbol of power, purity, balance, protection and also luck for Pagans. They believe this wood amplifies magnetic energy and then it’s revered as the most powerful and protective of wood types. Ebony is a symbol of protection and power, likely due to its dark colour.