Murugan riding a peacock is one of the most iconic and symbolically rich depictions in Hindu mythology
- The peacock, known as Mayil in Tamil, is Murugan’s vahana (vehicle). It symbolizes beauty, grace, and spiritual awakening. - According to legend, the peacock was once a demon named Surapadman, whom Murugan defeated. From the demon’s transformation emerged a peacock and a rooster - Murugan accepted the peacock as his mount and the rooster as his emblem
