The Dundee Hindu Temple begins the New Year with the Thaipoosam Kavady Festival and to all those who are carrying kavady, we wish you everything of the best and may all your prayers be answered.
Kindly take note of the following dates: Friday, February 3: Flag hoisting from 5.30pm, Tuesday, February 7: Hanuman Jundha from 6am, Thursday, February 9: main Thaipoosam Kavady from 5.30pm, Friday, February 10: Kumbu Abeshegam from 6pm, and a Chariot Parade at 6.30pm, Saturday, February 11: Navagraha Shanti from 6am, Thirukalyanam at 6pm. Sunday, February 12: public kavady in Peacevale from 8am, flag dehoisting from 1pm. Important notice for all devotees: Obayams, Paal Kodums and Kavadies at R40 each.
All devotees carrying kavady on Thursday, February 9 – main Thaipoosam Kavady – please note that your strict fasting should commence on Tuesday, January 31.
Donations, kavady and obayam payments will be collected over the 10 days of the festival at the Dundee Hindu Temple.
As a mark of goodwill, obayams have been included in the programme for all those devotees and well-wishers who commit themselves to this undertaking every year.
The payment for your obayam can be made at the temple during the 10 days of prayer. Raffle sheets have been distributed and tickets currently being sold.
The winners will be announced during the Kavady festival. Details: P Kali on 034 218 2141.