The presiding deity of the Swamimalai Temple in Tamil Nadu, one of the six abodes (Arupadaiveedu) of Murugan. Here Murugan is depicted as the guru who taught the meaning of Pranava (Om) to Shiva. Represents wisdom, teaching, and the supreme guru.
Four arms, seated on peacock. Holds Vel and in abhaya and varada mudras. Wise, teaching expression.