“A deity is worshipped and adored with intense devotion and faith not only throughout South India and Sri Lanka but also in places such as Mauritius and Malaysia where there is a high population of Tamil people. The deity carries a sword of Light. This deity’s name is Lord Muruga. Muruga is the powerful son of Shiva and Shakti, the Mother and Father of the universe. They created Him from the elements of divine fire and holy water. He is the embodiment of bravery, wielder of spear of tremendous shining light, called the vel. This sacred spear destroys all negativity and fear in an instant.” LightFearLordNegativitySwordShining LightDeitySpearMuruga Book:The Sun at Midnight: The Revealed Mysteries of the Ahlul Bayt Sufis Source: The Sun at Midnight: The Revealed Mysteries of the Ahlul Bayt Sufis