Thaipusam

Thaipusam hits you in the stomach, fills your senses with colors, sounds and harsh images, giving you thoughts about faith and worships. It is one of the most important Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community in honor of Lord Murugan, god of war, lord of the dance, brother of Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati, the goddess of love, fertility and devotion. During the celebration of Thaipusam there is a physical and emotional engagement like I never seen before. It is observed on the full moon day in the 10th month of Tamil calendar (between January and February). The […]