The large frames of kavadis are usually attached to the devotees’ bodies with hooks and chains, pierced right through their skin. They are filled with peacock feathers and other decorations like Lord Murugan’s status and are astounding and impressive to look at. Most elaborate and large frames of kavadis in various sizes, sometimes as tall as two meters, are usually mayil kavadis. “Mayil’ means peacock in Tamil and peacock is the ‘vehicle’ of Lord Murugan. Yes, that is how famous this type of kavadis are. If you go to a famous place that celebrates Thaipusam like the Batu Caves, you will at least spot one new mayil kavadi every minute. Mayil kavadi GAMBAR: TWITTER/SURESH_RAAGA As such, this type of kavadi is decorated with colorful flowers and is a lovely sight to be seen in a sea of devotees.
The baby will be carried in a bundle held by pole of sugar canes to show gratitude for the ‘sweet’ blessing. This type of kavadi is usually carried by parents who are overjoyed with the presence of a bundle of joy in their lives.
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The child gets a free ride.‘Karumbu’ means sugarcane in Tamil. Karumbu kavadi GAMBAR: BLOGSPOT/ARUNACHALA GRACE Again, the water will be used for prayers. Theertha/ Panneer Kavadi GAMBAR: WORDPRESS/EXPAT CASSIEĭevotees carry pots filled with sanctified water or rose water on their shoulders or heads while embarking on a long journey to the abode of Lord Murugan. Once the milk reached Lord Murugan, it will be used for prayers. As such, people taking the Paal Kavadi usually carry pots filled with fresh cow’s milk on their shoulders or the top of their heads, while embarking on a long journey to the abode of Lord Murugan. The Paal kavadi is one of the most common kavadis, mostly carried by women devotees. Here are some types of kavadis that are common during Thaipusam Paal kavadi IMAGE SOURCE: MALAY MAIL ONLINE However these form of kavadis have since been banned at Batu Caves.
So much so that in the year 2009, many kavadi bearers were seen lifting English Premier League (EPL) themed kavadis and even kavadis with political party logos. However, over the years, kavadi evolved into many forms and sizes. One of the most popular way penances are paid is by bearing the kavadi. The kavadi is decorated with peacock feathers and a sometimes a small pot of milk is attached to each end of the pole. Pictures or statues of Lord Murugan or other deities are fixed onto the arch. The earliest and simplest form of kavadi consists of a short wooden pole surmounted by a wooden arch. Kavadi is basically a ‘physical burden’ made out of elaborate framework of steel rods, plywood and other decorations. As such, devotees make vows and pledges to Lord Murugan to prove their gratitude to him and pay penances to him on Thaipusam day upon having their wishes granted. Thaipusam kavady is a festival of faith, endurance and penance is celebrated to honour Lord Murugan, the god of courage, wealth and wisdom. Galaxy Anju West and Dider Hotman who are both carrying the kavady for the first time in their lives.
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