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தமிழ்: காவடியாட்டம் என்பது முருக வழிபாட்டுடன் தொடர்புடைய ஒரு ஆட்டம் ஆகும். இந்த ஆட்டத்தில் ஆடுபவர் காவடி எனப்படும் பொருளைத் தோளில் வைத்துக்கொண்டு ஆடுவார். இலங்கையிலும், தமிழ் நாட்டிலும், தமிழர் வாழும் பிற நாடுகளிலும் உள்ள முருகன் கோயில்களில் வழிபாட்டின் ஒரு கூறாகக் காவடியாட்டம் இடம்பெறுகிறது. முருகன் கோவிலுக்குச் சென்று காவடி எடுப்பதாக பக்தர்கள் நேர்த்தி வைப்பது உண்டு. கோவில்களில் காவடி எடுப்பதில் இளவயதினரிலிருந்து பெரியவர் வரையிலான பலரும், பங்கேற்பர். வழிபாட்டின் கூறாகத் தோன்றிய காவடியாட்டம் பிற்காலத்தில் தொழில்முறை ஆட்டமாகவும் வளர்ச்சி பெற்றது. எனினும் வழிபாட்டுத் தொடர்பான காவடியாட்டம் அல்லது காவடியெடுத்தல் இன்னும் பரவலாகப் புழக்கத்தில் இருந்து வருகிறது.
இடம் :குமரகோவில் முருகன் கோவில்
The photo depicts a man carrying the kavadi, a structure that weighs between 100 to 250 kilograms. This kavadi is traditionally carried by individuals who have observed a strict fast for more than 41 days, abstaining from non-vegetarian food and often refraining from any intake on the day prior to the festival. This event marks the celebration of Lord Muruga's special day, known as Karthigai (in the Tamil month), observed on the last Friday. This photo was captured at Kumarakovil temple function in 2018. The festival is likely Thaipusam, a significant Hindu celebration dedicated to the worship of Lord Murugan. Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamil communities globally, particularly in regions such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, and others with significant Tamil populations. During Thaipusam, devotees carry kavadis, elaborate structures adorned with decorations like peacock feathers and flowers. These kavadi bearers undergo a period of fasting and purification before the festival, abstaining from meat and other indulgences as part of their preparation. The act of carrying the kavadi is considered a form of penance and devotion to Lord Murugan. It is physically demanding and spiritually significant for those who participate. The festival usually concludes with a procession to a temple dedicated to Lord Murugan, where devotees offer prayers and fulfill vows they have made. Thaipusam is a vibrant and intense celebration that showcases the deep religious devotion and cultural heritage of the Tamil community. Additionally, it's worth noting that the man appearing in the photo is no longer with us. He was my father, a devout devotee of Lord Muruga. I wish to honor his memory and his dedication to his faith.
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