Murughar valli deivanai panchalogam statueThe two wives of Lord Muruga  Valli and Deivanai represent the Ichcha Shakti (power of will) and Kriya Shakti (power of action) respectively. Valli was born in the Kurava clan and married Muruga, while Deivanai was born in the army of Devasenai as the daughter of Indra. Their marriage gives importance to the worship of Muruga, Valli, and Deivanai as equals.