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Thaipusum Kavadi 2010 - Auckland Sri Ganesh Temple

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Uploaded by on Jan 31, 2010

Thaipoosum, like most Hindu festivals, celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is believed that Goddess Parvati gave the Vel (lance) to Lord Muruga on the Thaipusam day to vanquish the Asura (demon) army. Thaipusam is observed on the Pusam star in the Tamil month of Thai (January February).
Lord Muruga, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati defeated Tarakasuran and other demons using the vel.
Thaipusam is mainly celebrated in the Tamil speaking world. In India, it is celebrated in the Southern State of Tamil Nadu and in parts of Kerala, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Thaipusam celebration at the Batu Caves in Malaysia has become world famous. It is also celebrated with much fervor in South Africa and Singapore.
Devotees carry Kavadi to Murugan temples on this day.

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  • Glad to know that the Tamil Culture/Diaspora is alive and well and also living in NZ.Keep up the good work,nothing can take away the language of the heart.Ex Durbanite now living in NZ.Sathie Vel Muraganike!Aro Hara!

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