Kavadi Aattam (Tamil: காவடி ஆட்டம், romanized: burden dance) is a ceremonial sacrifice and offering practiced by devotees during the worship of Murugan, the Hindu god of war. [1] . It is a central part of the festival of Thaipusam and emphasizes debt bondage.

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Feb 3, 2025 · The kavady is a simple semi-circular wooden structure adorned with flowers, peacock feathers and a little spear (vel).

SOUTH AFRICA, January 16, 2025 (South Coast Herald): During Thai Poosam Kavady, a Hindu religious festival, the Hindu Deity, Lord Muruga, is worshipped. The festival is one of the biggest on the South African Indian festival calendar.

Jan 8, 2025 · Kavadi is a symbolic offering carried by devotees in honour of Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and victory. Kavadi represents a burden or sacrifice undertaken by devotees to seek blessings, fulfill vows, or express gratitude to the deity.

Taking Kavadi to Murugan temples during Thaipusam is considered highly auspicious. The usual Kavadi is a small wooden structure with an arch covered with a piece of cloth and is held on shoulders. The two sides of the Kavadi are covered with feathers of peacock – the vehicle of Muruga. The sides also contain two bags to carry offerings to Muruga.

Jan 25, 2018 · Durban - The Hindu festival of Thai Poosam Kavady, or Kavady, is dedicated to the Hindu god of war, Lord Muruga. As Christians fast for lent and Muslims for Ramadaan, Hindus of Tamil Nadu eat...

The Kavady ritual is one of the most popular festivals observed annually by the T amil speaking Hindus of South Africa. This festival is associated with Muruga worship which has its origins in the Hindu sacred text, the Rig Veda (c.2000 B.C.) that still forms an integral part of the religious life of the Hindus throughout the world including ...

The ancient tribes in India started the Kavady festival by worshipping the rising sun. They believed that the sun could provide heat and light but symbolically it could also burn up sins and redeem devotees.

Jan 19, 2025 · Hindu devotees celebrate Kavady. It’s nearly the start of the festival of Kavady, a South Indian celebration which is held over 10 days, where devotees gather to show their …