GEORGE TOWN - In an era increasingly dominated by machines, one artisan is keeping the timeless craft of Kavadi-making alive, adding colour and artistry to Thaipusam celebrations for over two decades.

GEORGE TOWN: Skilled kavadi maker M. Mohan has, for the first time, introduced lightweight kavadi weighing just 15kg, specially designed for teenage devotees. He set aside his usual elaborate ...

One of Dineskumaran’s majestic creations, is a kavadi of Lord Muruga sitting on top of a Garuda, which will be carried on the eve of Thaipusam. The design was inspired by the statue of Lord ...

Mr Kumar’s uncle, who runs the place, suggested that Mr Lim participate in Thaipusam as a kavadi bearer and introduced his nephew to help him. In Hindu tradition, devotees who carry the kavadi ...

On Thaipusam this year, Suresh carried Gunaseelan, who weighs almost 70kg, as the brothers followed the four-kilometre kavadi procession to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at River Valley.

SINGAPORE – Semiconductor engineer Saravanan Rajasuran, 30, pierced with several rods as part of his kavadi, braced himself on Feb 11 for his maiden Thaipusam walk under the blazing sun.