Knowing that his end was near, Surapadman started his war the next day with Muruga. He could scatter Muruga's army with his weapons and then came face to face with Muruga. They fought for a long time and finally Muruga aimed His Vel at Surapadman. It took his head from his body. Not willing to destroy him, Muruga changed the head into a cock and made it His flag. He changed the body into a peacock and made it his vehicle.
Indra was returned to His kingdom. He spoke to Vishnu about His daughter's marriage with Muruga. They went to Kailash and spoke to Shiva and Parvathi about that. In the following days in Thiruparankundram, Muruga got married to Deivayanai in a grand style with all the Devas and saints.
Meanwhile Valli grew into a beautiful women and was always praying to Lord Muruga. Muruga decided that it is time He married the other sister also and so took the form of an old man and went to Valli. He teased her saying that her youth is wasted as Muruga is not going to come so it is better that she marries the old man. Valli got angry and shouted at Him. She was returning to her home when Ganesha, at the request of Muruga took the form of an elephant and chased her. Valli ran back to the old man to seek His help. The old man said that he can help only if she agrees to marry him. Valli said that she cannot marry anyone other than Muruga. Not wanting to trouble her anymore, Muruga show His presence and Valli was so happy. Ganesha also blessed them. Soon the king came to know about this and came to the place with his courtiers. They arranged for the marriage in their fashion. Valli got married to Muruga at Thiruthani.
Kandha returned to Kandhagiri with His escorts Deivayanai and Valli. They are blessings us ever from their abode.
Om Muruga
End of Kandhapuranam.
Kurinchi(குறிஞ்சி) refers to the mountains and its surrounding places. Kadavul (கடவுள்) means God. In Tamil literature, Lord Muruga is referred as the God of the mountains. This blog is all about Him, His story and temple visits.
