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14 Family Deities of Tripura

There has been a speculation that Shiva could have been a Human being, though the Puranas insist that He is Ayonija,one who does not stay in the womb,unlike Vishnu who takes Human forms.

As recorded in Tamil literature, Shiva materializes ,does His job and dematerializes.

Subrahmanya With Vel Pointed Down Neendoor

The festival is being celebrated even to-day, please read my post on this.

The Vel being a powerful weapon, which Subrahmanya wields represents the three principles ,Icha Sakthi(Drive of Desire).Kriya(Action) and Gnana(wisdom)

The tip of the Vel, wielded by Subrahmanya always points upwards.