Thaipusam, observed on – January 27, 2013 – is one of the biggest festivals dedicated to Hindu God Muruga. Thaipusam is mainly celebrated by the Hindu Tamil speaking community in
Goddess Parvati presented the ‘vel’ (lance) to Lord Muruga
on the Thai Pusam day to defeat the demons. Like most Hindu festivals,
Thaipusam too celebrates the victory of good over evil.
The most important event on the day is that of devotees
carrying various types of Kavadi to the Murgan temples.
Muruga, son of Shiva, is known as Kartik in North and western
parts of India .
On the day people carry Kavadi and Milk Pots to Muruga Temples. A unique feature of the festival is people piercing their body with lances of various size as penance and thanksgiving.
On the day people carry Kavadi and Milk Pots to Muruga Temples. A unique feature of the festival is people piercing their body with lances of various size as penance and thanksgiving.
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