Kavadi Paatu - Tamil

The Kavadi ("burden") itself is a physical burden, the bearing of which, is used by the devotee to implore Murugan for assistance, usually on behalf of a loved one who is in need of healing, or as a means of balancing a spiritual debt. This is a ceremonial and devotional song that is used by the devotees during the worship of Lord Muruga - the Hindu God of courage at war.