This festival honors Lord Murugan and is marked by intense rituals of devotion, including the carrying of kavadis (burdens) by devotees as a sign of their faith. The festival is known for its grand processions and the sight of devotees piercing their bodies with metal hooks and skewers.
1. The festival usually takes place in January or February, depending on the lunar calendar.
2. Devotees prepare for the festival with fasting and prayers, showing their devotion to Lord Murugan.
3. The highlight of the festival is the kavadi procession, where devotees carry large, elaborate structures on their shoulders.
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