Title
A devotee carrying a kavadi during Thaipusam
Year/Period
Early-mid 20th century
Region
Singapore/Malaysia
Object Type
Material
Dimension
Image size: 14.5 x 8.5 cm
Accession No.
1991-00456
Collection of
As part of the celebrations during Thaipusam, men carry elaborate frameworks on their shoulders, usually by piercing their bodies with spikes and metal hooks. The seeming lack of pain, and bleeding, are attributed to the devotees' faith in Lord Murugan, a son of Shiva, whom they honour during the festival.
