PICTURES: Devotees mark 117th Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival in Tongaat

PICTURES: Devotees mark 117th Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival in Tongaat

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The sacred observance of the Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga, a revered figure in Hindu tradition and celebrated worldwide.

In preparation for the festival, devotees observe a period of strict fasting, prayer, and meditation over several days, reflecting deep spiritual discipline and unwavering devotion over the Easter weekend. 

The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal
The annual Panguni Uthiram Kavady Festival taking in Tongaat
Picture: Rajesh Jantilal

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