continuation of Thaipusam

Before we start let me tell you briefly what Thaipusam is.

THAIPUSAM

• A festival occurring in the Tamil month Thai (January-February)
  
• The day of the star Pusam around Pournami (Full Moon) is celebrated as Thai Pusam
  
• Special day for worship of Lord Muruga (Lord Shiva & Goddess Parvathi's 2nd son)

Lord Siva & Goddess Parvathi

Lord Murugan

• It is celebrated for three days:-
  
• 1st day- Chettipusam
  
• 2nd day-Thaipusam
  
• 3rd day -Chariot procession
  
• Devotees carry kavadis & milk as offerings to the Lord Murugan during Thaipusam.
  
• The kavadis symbolize the hills of burden that Idumban ( Lord Murugan's guardian) shouldered.




• On the 3rd day, devotees break coconut during the chariot procession.
  
• Carrying Kavadis, milk and breaking coconut is done when a person who's prayers are granted.

So now, let us see some pictures and videos taken during Thaipusam:

Just look at the amount of crowds following the Kavadi...

The Kavadi was busy dancing ( that why the photo's not that clear)

Here is the video of a guy taking off his Kavadi..

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In the Chetti temple where all the Kavadi's must stop buy.

This in the temple where the chariot is kept. People usually
make a wish & throw money into the chariot.



Lord Murugan here is made of pure gold.

When i went to the temple, guess who i saw??? Yes, our Chief Minister..:)


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Chariot procession



Chariot procession at night.Even though it was nearly mid-night there are still many people.



People waiting to break the coconuts. (Just look at the amount of coconuts!!!)


Look at the pile of broken coconuts.

Here is the video of people breaking the coconuts.

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Therefore, i really had a great time in Thaipusam. In addition Thaipusam this year was really grand as so many people turned up.So here is a video for you guys to see the amount of crowd who turned up to Thaipusam. The amount of crowd is very small compared to the real crowd.

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Thaipusam

Further information on the culture will be up before Thursday