Feb 4, 2023 · Hair is a symbol of femininity and beauty for women. So, shaving their heads and offering their hair to Lord Murugan during Thaipusam is regarded as the ultimate sacrifice.

Jan 25, 2024 · For the past 18 years, barber and grocery store owner Saravanan Ayasamy, 44, has embraced a sacred duty – shaving heads for Thaipusam at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy …

In addition to adults, both men and women alike, newborn babies have their hair shaved too. Shaven heads are rubbed with sandalwood paste, which helps reduce the itchiness of the …

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Men also may shave their head and beard before proceeding to the Temple. Women who bear the Kavadi must wear saree or Punjabi dress in yellow or orange colour. Women must tie their …

Feb 6, 2010 · Four exchange students with massive cojones decided to participate in a ritual associated with the Hindu celebration of Thaipusam. The story goes that if one sacrifices their …

Devotes shave their head as an act of plea to Lord Murugan. Batu caves, Thaipusam festival.

Jan 25, 2019 · Head shaving is one of the important Thaipusam rituals and a symbol of purification. Devotees can shave their head (and beard) as an offering (Kanikai) to Lo...

Feb 9, 2017 · Head shaving is different than haircut, this head shaving is done at the temple, during Thaipusam 2017 Penang Island.Head shaving is one of the most popular ...

Feb 23, 2023 · Another perspective on shaving heads is based on an old Tamil phrase which stipulates that God gave life to the devotees, and so in return they offer their hair. However, …