Thaipoosam Kavady which is observed by many Hindus around the world started last Sunday, and some South Coast temples will continue with the festival until February 16.
* The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple hoisted its flag last Sunday. Weekday prayers will start at 18:00 and at 15:00 on weekends. The temple’s chariot will visit Port Shepstone and surrounding areas this Sunday (9th), from 08:30.
Thai Poosam Kavady will be observed on February 11, with hawan at 08:00. The public Kavady will be held on February 16, with hawan at 05:30. The main and public Kavady will take place at the Short Street grounds. For more information, contact Kevin Govender on 083 3753876 or Cohen Pillay on 076 4062386.
Take note: Deshan ‘Styler’ Naidoo and the Nadaswaram Rendition group, namely, Thirushen Kengan and Dharashen Kengan will join the devotees and members of the temple this Saturday (8th) from 16:00.
* The Port Shepstone Tamil Association holds daily obayams at 18:00.
The temple’s chariot will visit the surrounding neighbourhoods this Saturday (8th), from 08:00. The main Kavady prayer will be held on February 11 at 08:00.
For enquiries, contact the secretary Radha Moodley on 071 4835568 or Rena Naicker on 073 8037587.
* The Umzinkuluwana Shri Siva Soobramoniar Temple will observe its main Kavady on February 11, from 07:00. The public Kavady will be held on February 16 from the NPC grounds at 07:00.
For further information, contact Benita on 083 6343108.
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