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CAVADI

CAVADI. ABOUT CAVADI. It is celebrated to honour Lord Muruga, son of Shiva Celebrated in January-February during full moon Several legends associated with Cavadi. REASON FOR CELEBRATING CAVADI. Parvati gave Kartikeya a vel to kill Tarak

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CAVADI

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  1. CAVADI

  2. ABOUT CAVADI • It is celebrated to honour Lord Muruga, son of Shiva • Celebrated in January-February during full moon • Several legends associated with Cavadi

  3. REASON FOR CELEBRATING CAVADI • Parvati gave Kartikeya a vel to kill Tarak • Tarak had got the boon that no existing God could kill him

  4. REASON FOR CELEBRATING CAVADI • The episode of Sage Agasthya and Idumban • Idumban was carrying 2 Mountains according to Sage Agasthya’s command • After taking rest he could not lift them • Kartikeya, disguised as a child was on one mountain • A fight followed • Kartikeya was pleased with Idumban’s dedication

  5. START OF PREPARATIONS • Cavadi starts with Flag Hoisting Ceremony 10 days before the actual festival (Kodi Etram)

  6. PREPARATIONS • Cleaning of homes & yards • Fasting • Only pure vegetarian dishes • No alcohol, no cigarettes • No non-veg

  7. IMPORTANCE OF FASTING • To have control over senses • Purify oneself, get rid of negative tendencies • Become better human beings • Come nearer to God

  8. HARDSHIPS ENDURED DURING CAVADI

  9. ON CAVADI DAY • Wake up early • Proceed to nearby river banks where procession starts • Procession assembles/unites people • No discrimination

  10. PRAYER AT THE KOVIL • Usual rituals take place at the Kovil • The following day is known as ‘Kodi Erakam’….the sacred flag hoisted 10 days earlier is brought down

  11. Thank You For Your Attention

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