Going back to basics with Idumban Kavadi

R. Rajnee, 36 (in white T-shirt), carrying the Idumban Kavadi while joining other devotees in celebrating Thaipusam earlier by fulfilling their vows at the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga, Penang, organised by Malaysia Hindhudharma Mamandram. (The Star/Lim Beng Tatt/ 12 Jan 2014)

GEORGE TOWN: Thaipusam’s earliest kavadi, an Idumban kavadi, made its appearance at the festival here.

Many were impressed by the sight of the Idumban Kavadi, which had two pots of offerings suspended from each side of a wooden staff, as a devotee carried it to the Arulmigu Bala­­­thandayuthapani Hilltop Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga, Penang.