South Coast temples to observe 10-day kavady festival soon
The main Kavady prayer will be held on Sunday, February 1.
During Thaipoosam Kavady, a Hindu religious festival, the Hindu deity, Lord Muruga, is worshipped. The South Indian festival is observed over 10 days, and commences on Friday, January 23.
The main Kavady prayer will be observed on Sunday, February 1.
The following South Coast temples will participate in the festival:
* The Port Shepstone Tamil Association invites devotees and members of the community to its annual Thaipoosam Kavady Festival from January 23 to February 1. Flag hoisting takes place on January 23 at 18:30. Obayams will be held daily on weekdays at 18:30 and weekends at 17:00. Supper will be served daily. Kavady bookings can be made via the treasurer Rena Naicker on 078 8037587. Sponsorships are welcome.
The temple’s chariot will visit residential areas on Saturday, January 24, from 09:00. Contact the secretary Radha Moodley on 071 4835568.
* The Umzinkuluwana Shri Siva Soobramoniar Temple will host its 86th Thaipoosam Kavady on February 1. The flag hoisting will be on 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. All kavady bookings to commence on flag hoisting. For more information, contact trustee Indresen Pillay on 073 1255431 or secretary Neloshnie Moonsamy on 061 4402693.
* The Umbango Sri Siva Soobramoniar Temple invites all to its annual Thaipoosam Kavady Festival from January 23 to February 3. Flag hoisting will be conducted on 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 from flag hoisting day. Thaipoosam 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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