Hindu devotees from the Brake Village Sri Soobramianiar Alayam Temple participated in the 117th annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival in Tongaat, north of Durban this weekend.
Hindu devotees from the Brake Village Sri Soobramianiar Alayam Temple participated in the 117th annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival in Tongaat, north of Durban this weekend. Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The sacred observance of the Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga, a revered figure in Hindu tradition and celebrated worldwide.
In preparation for the festival, devotees observe a period of strict fasting, prayer, and meditation over several days, reflecting deep spiritual discipline and unwavering devotion over the Easter weekend.
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