Local temples host Kavady
The Kavady symbolises the carrying of one's burden and the laying of it at the Lord's feet.
South Coast temples are preparing for the annual Thai Poosam Kavady festival which starts this Sunday, January 21.
Kavady signifies devotion and the essence of life, when devotees are encouraged to follow the strict requirements dedicated to Lord Muruga, the Hindu deity regarded as the God of protection and preservation.
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Devotees carry the Kavady, which is a wooden frame decked with flowers, Hindu deities, lime, other fruit, and milk. It is a festival of purification when prayers are offered and penance is observed for a month. The Kavady symbolises the carrying of one’s burden and the laying of it at the Lord’s feet.
The main Thai Poosam Kavady will be observed on Tuesday, January 30 and the public Kavady on Sunday, February 4. The following temples will be observing the festival: The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Alayam, the Umzimkulwana Shri Siva Soobramoniar and the Port Shepstone Tamil Association.
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