V. Vasant Kumar
"Kavadias" DSC_4108
"Kavadia" (One who carries the "Kavad")
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The month Shraavan, according to Hindu Calendar, is very auspicious and devout Hindus avoid non veg. food and visit various Temples and observe fasting on many days of the week. And in many parts of the country the customs followed varies. On my visit to Indore, Madhyapradesh State in India, the custom I saw was unique. People wearing saffron colour clothes walk barefoot for days (Ujjain to Indore itself is about 91Kms) visiting from one temple to another carrying a thin log on their shoulder, two small earthen/plastic pots filled with offerings tied at both ends. Though individual devotees (Kavadias) could be seen, many walk in groups, small and big. It was a sight to watch as could be seen from these photos. (The most interesting thing I noticed was individual devotees walking with light reflectors attached to them during night for vehicles to take care to avoid any hits)
"Kavadias" DSC_4108
"Kavadia" (One who carries the "Kavad")
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The month Shraavan, according to Hindu Calendar, is very auspicious and devout Hindus avoid non veg. food and visit various Temples and observe fasting on many days of the week. And in many parts of the country the customs followed varies. On my visit to Indore, Madhyapradesh State in India, the custom I saw was unique. People wearing saffron colour clothes walk barefoot for days (Ujjain to Indore itself is about 91Kms) visiting from one temple to another carrying a thin log on their shoulder, two small earthen/plastic pots filled with offerings tied at both ends. Though individual devotees (Kavadias) could be seen, many walk in groups, small and big. It was a sight to watch as could be seen from these photos. (The most interesting thing I noticed was individual devotees walking with light reflectors attached to them during night for vehicles to take care to avoid any hits)