Our religion is one of the oldest religion which is inherited by Nayanmar's, Yogi's and ect. There's always excellent reason behind every rituals/tradition. But sadly, this pocking culture, to say is a misleaded culture passed down by our encestors.. We never bother to ask the reason behind it and blindly followed it.
Now, Thaipusam has become a place to show off heroism of the so called devotes. Its sicken to see how ppl hurt themself in the name of sacrifice, creating bad impression towards our religion.So, it's time for younger generation start asking "Y" for every rituals they do/involve!! We must noe our religion well for the sake of our community and future generation!
So, let me tell you a small story.
- Once,there's a Murugan devotee called "Idumban", go all the way up the hill to do abishegam to Lord Murugan every day.
- Not even missing a single day, he'd bring milk and water in a two different container,carries on his shoulder, using a long stick (like kavadi) and do thirumanjanam (abishegam) to Lord Murugan.
- Then, one fine day,(month of Thai, Poose Natchatiram) Lord Murugan give Mukthi to Idumban for his pure dedication and bakthi.
- Seeing this, ppl around his village started to do the same since then. They'll bring milk, lemon juice, tairu, karumbu chaaru and ect to do thirumanjanam for Lord Murugan, hoping they'll get His blessings, same like Idumban.
A correct way to carry paal kudam
Kaavadi
this is the statue of Ibumban carrying pots of milk and waterAs time pass by, some how, this tradition was manipulated and misleaded.Actually,On Thaipusam, we can go to any Murugan temple, not only Batu Cave, bring any abhishegam items, witness the thirumanjanam (abishegam) then listen to His songs, sing along, and get His prasadham to home.Thats all!! Simple huh??
But what are we doing today??
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