Exclusive & Very rare photograph of Agnikavadi,Agnikkavady,Agnikavady ( Fire Walk ) . Clear view of Burning Legs of Devotee
Agni Kavadi festival at keezhattingal Sree Murugan Temple in Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) District,Kerala. Agni Kavadi is the most difficult Kavadi-offering. With the Kavadi hanging on his shoulders, the devotee walks through a Large pit of burning coals. The devotees all around the pit sing hymns in praise of the Lord. The beating of the drums and the burning of the incense make the entire atmosphere awe-inspiring. The real devotee gets into a state of ecstasy and easily walks over the fire. Agni Kavadi festival is also celebrate in Rajarajeswari Temple at Perunguzhi Which is very Near to keezhattingal(Attingal) Sree Murugan from places and villages around this temple come here with Kavadis, milk pots, coconuts, cocks and goats. This is a major crowd pulling festival where one can see the true Tamil culture in its habitat. Devotee takes the Kavadi gets so God-intoxicated that his inner spiritual chamber is opened. This is also a method that ultimately leads to the supreme state of devotion. The Scene in this Photograph is Pure and Original. The Devotee man's Leg is Completely inside the large Burning coal Fire. Agni Kavadi is done during Night around through the fire with legs pressing hardly into the burning bulk of Wood(Burning coal). Large Number of People are Sitting around the Temple Ground to See this Exclusive Moment & they pray Sincerely at this highlight of Hindu Kavadi Festival is this AgniKavadi Festival as it need complete dedication and Purity in Mind. The Kavadis are adorned with saffron cloth, flowers, peacock feathers and brass bells. The Kavadi bearer wears a special dress called the 'pandaram' and abstain himself from taking any intoxicating things. He observes a pure life and devotes all his time in remembering Lord Muruga. The dances (Agni Kavadi Fire Dance ) are performed mainly by men devotees. The rituals reveals the devotees loyalty and love to the God. Agni Kavadi gives great power of endurance.
Size: 3354px × 5010px
Location: Sree Murugan Temple Keezhattingal, Trivandrum,Kerala,India
Photo credit: © Premraj K.P / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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