What if a sacred temple idol were believed to be made not from stone or metal, but from a combination of nine poisonous substances? This fascinating belief surrounds the famous Palani Murugan Temple in Tamil Nadu, where Lord Murugan is worshipped in an idol associated with an ancient tradition known as Navapashanam. The story connects devotion, traditional Siddha knowledge and the legendary sage Bogar. But what exactly is Navapashanam, and why do devotees consider the idol so special?
