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After two years, devotees of Lord Muruga can carry kavadi again at Hindu temples nationwide during Thaipusam. — Photos: SS KANESAN and ART CHEN/ The Star

THE kavadi is an integral part of the Thaipusam festival and it will be making a welcome return after two years.

Use of kavadi was restricted among other activities as a crowd control measure to prevent the spread of Covid-19 during the pandemic.