Carrying a prayerSourced
A burden with a purpose
During Thaipusam, Tamil devotees carry kavadi burdens in devotion to Murugan. Offerings can include pots of milk. The observance is found in India and Tamil communities elsewhere, including Malaysia and Singapore.
The load is part of an act of devotion, rather than a simple carrying contest.
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Reviewed: 2026-10-10