On the eve of Thaipusam, the community celebrates “Chetti Pusam” by carrying a peacock kavadi along with the silver chariot procession to the Hilltop Temple. The chariot is pulled by a pair of ...

Thai Pusam refers to the full moon day (pusam ... assuming the role of protecting the worlds during the age of Kali. Kavadi refers to the arched set up with two pots fixed to the two ends.

‘Kavadi’ pilgrimage is also a popular ritual in Lord Muruga temples during Thai Poosam festival. Pilgrims carry puja and abishekam materials in ‘kavadis’ and bring them to temple to offer ...