In the south of India and in countries like Malyasia and Singapore where large populations of Tamil Indians reside you see it celebrated with great show and is also known as "Thai Poosam"
Thai being a month of January/Febrauary in the local calendar and poosam referring to the star at its zenith. The mythology for the festival is complex and if you are interested For more on Thai Poosam and Kaavady
Roads in India are a microcosm of culture and life.Here we have 4 penitents hanging on hooks that are pierced in their bodies. It is show boating and a declaration of faith and penitence to show the victory of Lord Murugan.
It is a dangerous business for sure with traffic flowing on the road and life going on as usual.
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