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A Kavadi bearer fulfilling a religious (Hindu) vow during the holy festival of Thaipusam.
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A Kavadi bearer fulfilling a religious (Hindu) vow during the holy festival of Thaipusam.
Thaipusam is an important festival which
falls in the Tamil
month of Thai. In this month special importance is given to the asterism Pusam (Pushya
in Sanskrit). The day usually coincides with the full moon day.
Thaipusam is a special day for Lord Siva and Lord Muruga. However the worship of
Lord Muruga on Thaipusam day has become much popular not only in India
but in all parts of the world where South Indians
has settled.
The kavadi has become an important aspect of Thaipusam. Singapore
and Malaysia
are well-known throughout the world for their Thaipusam festivals. Even devotees
from India
make a trip to these countries during Thaipusam to witness the festival.
Thaipusam originated in Singapore
soon after the Thandayuthapani Temple at Tank Road was established. Each year
thousands of devotees offer their kavadi to Lord Muruga as their penance and
devotion.
Thaipusam is also observed in countries like South
Africa, Sri
Lanka and Canada.
