Canvas Print : Hundu Festival
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Hundu Festival
The Thaipusan Festival in Singapore where self- mutilation plays a key role. Here the Kavardie-bearer moves through the crowd out of the temple grounds. Date: February 1964
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Media ID 7205639
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1964 Bearer Feathers Festival Grounds Hindu Hinduism Moves Mutilation Peacock Plays Role Singapore Unlucky
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Experience the vibrant energy of the Thaipusam Hindu Festival with our stunning Canvas Print from Media Storehouse and Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, taken in February 1964 in Singapore, showcases the courage and devotion of a Kavadi-bearer as he moves through the crowd, carrying his piercing burdens out of the temple grounds. The rich colors and textures of this high-quality canvas print bring the intensity of the festival to life in your home or office. Order now and immerse yourself in the cultural beauty of this unique annual event."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the intensity and devotion of The Thaipusam Hindu Festival in Singapore, which took place in February 1964. The image focuses on a Kavadi-bearer, a devotee who carries a burden or a Kavadi as an offering to the god Lord Murugan. The Kavadi is adorned with piercings, hooks, and spikes, some of which are attached to the bearer's body, and feathers of a peacock, symbolizing purity and renewal. The crowd, a sea of devoted worshippers, watches in awe and reverence as the bearer moves through the temple grounds. The Thaipusam festival is known for self-mutilation, which is considered an act of penance and devotion for some Hindu followers. The bearer's unflinching determination and the deep concentration on his face convey the immense faith and commitment of the devotees. The Thaipusam festival is an essential part of the Tamil Hindu community in Singapore and is celebrated annually. The festival commemorates Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorasamharam and his role as the god of war, love, and fertility. This photograph, taken in the 1960s, offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and religious practices of the Hindu community in Singapore during that era. The image is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit, as the Kavadi-bearer moves through the crowd, unyielding in his devotion.
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