‘Lighter’ side of tradition

For first-timers: Mohan adding the finishing touches to the meticulously crafted lighter kavadi for young devotees at a temple in George Town. — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Skilled kavadi maker M. Mohan has, for the first time, introduced lightweight kavadi weighing just 15kg, specially designed for teenage devotees.

He set aside his usual elaborate designs, which weigh about 30kg to 40kg, that he has been making for the past 35 years.