Thaipusam festivities return with foot procession and live music

Devotees carry kavadis from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple during the Thaipusam festival. - The Straits Times/Asia News Network

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): After two years of muted observances due to pandemic measures, Thaipusam returned on Sunday with live music and the foot procession.

Thirunavukkarasu Sundaram Pillai, 51, was back for the 35th time in his custom-made wheelchair. He carried a 30kg “alagu kavadi” – a structure made of wood and metal – as his devotion to Lord Murugan.