peace-on-earth.org posted a photo: Kavadi Aattam is a ceremonial sacrifice and offering practiced by devotees during the worship of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War. This practice is rooted in Tamil mythology, involving a story about Idumban, a disciple of Sage Agastya, who was tasked with carrying two hillocks. When he encountered Lord Murugan, a scuffle ensued, leading to Idumban’s realization of Murugan’s divinity

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Kavadi Aattam Ceremony in Kandy