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Jan 17, 2022 · Milk offerings (paal kudam) are another popular offering during Thaipusam. Paal kudam means carrying paal (milk) in a kudam (pot-shaped bowl) by devotees on their head as offerings to Lord Murugan. The milk offered by the devotees will then be used by the priests to perform prayers.
Dec 17, 2023 · Paal Kudam (Pots of Milk) Offering. Devotees also carry ‘Paal Kudam’ or milk pots as offerings to Lord Murugan. The milk symbolizes purity and virtue. Upon reaching the temple, the milk is poured over the deity’s statue as an offering, symbolizing purification and devotion. Shaving of Heads
Women in their menstrual period should not bear any Kavadi or Paal Kudam (milk pot). Male devotees can wear the Rudraksha Mala to cover their bare body. Devotees can wear the Vibhuti (white holy ash), sandal paste and kumkum as per the Shaivite tradition.
Paal kudam During Thaipusam Festival Celebration. During the Thaipusam festival, especially in regions like Malaysia and Singapore where it's widely celebrated, the ritual of "Paal Kudam" holds significance as an act of devotion and fulfillment of vows to Lord Murugan. "Paal Kudam" translates to "milk pot" in Tamil.
Jan 25, 2024 · Carrying Paal Kuddam. The paal kuddam, or milk pot, is a common feature of Thaipusam celebrations. Devotees carry pots filled with milk as an offering to Lord Murugan. The act of carrying the paal kuddam represents the devotee's willingness to make sacrifices for the divine and symbolises the purity of the offering. Colourful Kavadi
Jan 20, 2023 · The Paal Kudam (Milk Offering) is another popular form of offering during Thaipusam. The Paal Kudam means carrying paal (milk) in a kudam (vessel in the form of a pot) which is usually kept and carried on the head, to be offered to Lord Murugan. This milk will then be used by the priest to perform Paal Abhishegam.
Mar 28, 2017 · Many will join the procession bringing offerings, such as a brass jug of milk carried on their head (Paal Kudam). They might be asking Lord Murugan, Shiva’s son, for help, or just fulfilling the vow. Climbing the steep staircase, even the small children can be seen, with milk trickling down their faces.
