Kavadi maker sees divine calling in crafting for Thaipusam


GEORGE TOWN: For Pragalathan Kasinathan, what began as a hobby has evolved into a calling to do God's work.

"I began making kavadis at 18 with friends, but the passion to seriously pursue it for Thaipusam started 10 years ago," explained Pragalathan, 43, at the MPKK office in Paya Terubong, where he stores his kavadis.

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