•Purity and Self-Cleansing Before entering a sacred space, devotees purify themselves both spiritually and physically. This symbolizes the importance of approaching God with a clean heart and pure intentions.
•Humility Through actions like prostration, carrying paal kudam (milk pot), or walking barefoot, devotees show their humility and respect toward the Divine.
•Devotion and Sincerity Vasal Pooja expresses wholehearted devotion and sincerity in seeking a closer connection with Lord Murugan or the deity being honored.
•Community Unity Often performed in large groups, this ritual strengthens the values of unity, cooperation, and mutual respect within the Hindu community.
•Discipline and Patience The pooja process requires time, certain vows or fasts, and patience. This helps cultivate a disciplined spiritual life among devotees.