Friday, February 5, 2016

Palani Murugan Temple – Lord Vahanas (Lord Vehicles)

Palani Murugan Temple – Lord Vahanas (Lord Vehicles)
This temple is an art gallery regarding the different types of Vahanas. It is pleasant to see the different types of Vahanas in Gold & Silver plated on brass & wood statues. Their beautiful workmanship needs close observation. The Vahanas are taken in procession in Giriveethi & Ratha Veedhi during Festival Days.
The important Vahanas are:
1. Golden Horse Vaganam (Gold: 1 Kg)
2. Golden Mayil Vaganam (Gold: 0.640 Kg)
3. Silver Kamadenu Vaganam (Silver: 60.895 Kg)
4. Golden Mayil Vaganam (Small) (Gold: 0.360Kg)
5. Silver Attukida Vaganam (Silver: 48.525 Kg)
6. Silver Rishaba Vaganam (Silver: 65.290 Kg)
7. Silver Mayil Vaganam (Silver: 55.245 Kg)
8. Silver Elephant Vaganam (Silver: 36.745 Kg)