In Pictures: “Kara” New Year dawns with Chariot Festival in Thaavady, Jaffna
Pictures from the festival:
By Dushiyanthini Kanagasabapathipillai:
Vasanthan Kooththu in Kokkuvil on “Kara” Tamil Hindu New Year’s eve
Sing and Dance
Vasanthan Kooththu is being performed in Kokkuvil on “Kara” Tamil Hindu New Year’s eve
View of Arulmigu Sri Ambalavaana Vetha Vinaayagar Temple in Thaavady on a warm day
View of the Kopuram&Chariot together on “Kara” Tamil Hindu New Year
Decorated idols of Lord Murugan,Goddesses Valliyammai & Theivayaanai in the chariot & parade.
Men in warm weather pull the chariots in Thaavady
Decorated Vinaayagar idol in the chariot¶des through the streets of Thaavady.
Temple site in Thaavady
Coconuts are being smashed before the Chariot leaves with deities to bless the devotees
Colourful sweets stall in Thaavady
Unusual version of Lord Vinaayagar at Arulmigu Sri Ambalavaana Vetha Vinaayagar Temple on Thaavady
Sanctum of Arulmigu Sri Ambalavaana Vetha Vinaayagar Temple on Thaavady
Women camphor carriers at the festival
View of a “Thanneer Panthal”~Stall to stop&quench thirst during the festival
Beautiful statues at the top of the wedding hall in Thaavady
Men devotees fulfill their vows
Men camphor carriers at the festival,which is quite a rare occasion in Jaffna
Dazzling Deities parade on new year day in Thaavady
Peanuts for sale at the festivity site in Thaavady
View of vicinity in Thaavady on “Kara” Tamil Hindu New Year day
Chariot festival at Arulmigu Sri Ambalavaana Vetha Vinaayagar Temple in Thaavady,Jaffna
Decorated idol of Sandeswarar is pulled by the kids¶des in Thaavady
Gunarajah Mithuraj (5) pulls Sandeswarar’s chariot
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Dushyanthi, many thanks for these fresh photos on New year in Jaffna.
Brilliant. Thanks for the pic’s.
Cheers.
V.
dushy thank you once again for the pictures of yaypanam it really reminds me of yet another tamilnadu town one hopes that kara new year will herald a new dawn in the lives of tamils of srilanka.
Dushyanthi, a grateful thanks.
Looking at pictures, brings emotions. What the peoople of Jaffna have yearned but have been denied.
Do they show that they need anything or have any demand? No just life embraced with their culture.
Look at those serene faces… how many would have lost a loved one due to the senseless war & nobody can tell from the outside whats inside their minds.
Yearn for peace but certainly grieve.
leave alone who fought the war BUT those who supported to keep the WAR going…. Wonder whether they have a guilt or just selfish & self centered.
Please keep pictures of events from the North rolling to enable readers to experience the rich culture.
Thank you once again.