VEL VEL. The image taken from VEL VEL ritual in BANDEL.As per Hindu mythology Murgan is considered as the GOD OF WAR.Murugan is always depicted with a long spear in his hand and this is known as a “Vel” in the Tamil language.Some devotees would often involve their bodies pierced with Vel (spears). Some pierce their tongue, some pierce their cheeks, and the more dramatic ones involve piercing of their backs and chest and go into vigorous dance on the street.People present on the street encourage them.