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

darshanwj posted a photo: Again the same religious festival in the small town of Pussellawa, the last shot in the series. This one was towards the end of the parade, and yeah it got intense.

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Hanging in there.. by metal hooks!