South Coast temples to observe Kavady soon
It is one of the largest festivals on the South African Hindu calendar.
Thaipoosam Kavady, a South Indian festival is held over 10 days, where devotees gather to show their devotion to Lord Muruga. It is one of the biggest festivals on the South African Hindu calendar.
The following temples on the South Coast will be observing the auspicious occasion:
* The Umzinkuluwana Shri Siva Soobramoniar Temple will be hosting its 86th Thaipoosam Kavady on February 1. The flag hoisting will be held on Friday, January 23 at 17:00. The temple chariot will proceed through Port Shepstone on Sunday, January 25, from 08:30. The main kavady will be on Sunday, February 1 and will commence at the temple from 07:00 proceeding to the NPC grounds. De-hoisting of the flag will take place at 14:00 on the same day. Kavady bookings will be open on flag hoisting day.
For any enquiries, contact trustee Indresen Pillay on 073 1255431 or the secretary Neloshnie Moonsamy on 061 4402693.
* The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple invites all to its annual Thai Poosam Kavady festival from January 23 to February 3. Flag hoisting will be conducted on Friday, January 23 at 18:00.
Weekday prayers will start at 18:00 and at 15:00 on weekends. The temple’s chariot will go around Port Shepstone on Sunday, January 25, from 08:30.
All Kavady bookings will be open to devotees on flag hoisting day. Thai Poosam Kavady will be observed on February 1.|
A venue for the main Kavady will be announced soon. Devotees who wish to take part in the daily prayers should contact one of the executive members of the temple.
For more information, contact Kevin Govender on 083 3753876 or Cohen Pillay on 076 4062386.
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