Photo Stories: Music is an Offering to Gods…
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Purification of the Body and the Awakening of the Soul
A devotee initiates his journey, purifying himself with water with his mind of his beloved Lord Murugan. Water is one of the 5 elements, plays an important role in Hindu rituals and is believed to have cleansing powers.Photo Stories: Chronicles of Thaipusam 2019
The Journey to Lord Murugan…
Kavadi bearers undergo intense preparation for weeks before the actual act. During this period, devotees fast by adopting a restricted vegetarian diet, practice celibacy, and meditate on God.![](https://d3avoj45mekucs.cloudfront.net/ulagam/media/images/murugan-arrival-(2).png)
Little One Sees Lord Murugan
Lord Murugan is the embodiment of beauty, valour, and compassion. He graces his devotee as God, helps them as a friend, guides them as a teacher and guards them as a saviour.Photo Stories: Thaipusam: Love, Laughter & Devotion
A Mother Leads the Way…
Thaipusam is a spectacular sight, colourful and cheerful and filled with love. This picture speaks of all the above, a young mother leading her child on her pal kodam (milk pot) journey.![](https://d3avoj45mekucs.cloudfront.net/ulagam/media/images/murugan-arrival-(4).png)