In Palani, Tamil Nadu, India, Thousands of devotees flock to Palani and attend kavadi. According to palani.org, "The number of kavadis reaching Palani for Thai Pusam is about 10,000. For Pankuni Uttiram, 50,000 kavadis arrive. It is kavadi to your right, kavadi to your left, kavadi in front of you, kavadi behind you, kavadi above you and kavadi below you.
Probably 30 January 2010
The importance of Diwali and Thaipusam varies based on cultural and religious perspectives. Diwali, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists, symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil, making it one of the most widely celebrated festivals. Thaipusam, primarily observed by Tamil Hindus, commemorates the devotion of Lord Murugan and the fulfillment of vows. Ultimately, the significance of each festival is deeply rooted in individual beliefs and traditions.
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February). It is celebrated not only in countries where the Tamil community constitutes a majority, but also in countries where Tamil communities are smaller, such as Singapore and Malaysia. The festival is also referred to as Thaipooyam or Thaippooyam.
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The Indian festival you are referring to is called Thaipusam. It is primarily celebrated by the Tamil community, particularly in India and regions with a significant Tamil diaspora. During this festival, devotees engage in acts of penance, including piercing their skin with hooks and skewers, as a demonstration of devotion to Lord Murugan. Thaipusam symbolizes sacrifice and the fulfillment of vows in the pursuit of spiritual merit.
Some Hindi people during Thaipusam pierce their tongue and lips with mini spears as a part of their prayers to show how committed they are to the function.
they eat bread and honey. the bread is for the men and how strong. the honey is for the women.
they eat bread and honey. the bread is for the men and how strong. the honey is for the women.
it is important because it is to enjoy and spend time with your family member.
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. It is a special day for worship of Lord Muruga (also known as Subrahmanya or Thendayuthapani) and is celebrated in a very grand manner at all Murugan temples, especially at the 'Aaru Padai Veedu' of Murugan (These are six temples in India especially dedicated to Lord Muruga). This festival honours Muruga or Subramanya, the son of Shiva.
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