Vel - Vel in Tamil Culture

Vel in Tamil Culture

The Vel was extensively used by the Tamils as a weapon"Vetrivel, Veeravel" ("Victorious Vel, Courageous Vel") was a commonly used battle cry. It was common for young boys to wear impressions of the Vel around the neck. Vel or Velu, with a prefix like Shakthi, or Raja, is also a popular first name for Tamil Hindu males. Songs of lord muruga add descriptive words like vel, parvathi, etc.

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