“This Ipoh kavadi is special because it has two layers. Dineskumaran said the kavadi, weighing about 40kg, features a statue of Lord Murugan and is adorned with peacock feather arrangements and lighting effects. “I advised him not to take something too heavy but he said he wanted to do it for Lord Murugan,” he added. “This kavadi features statue of Lord Murugan on one side and the statue of Lord Muniswaran on the other side. “It is slightly lighter at about 30kg compared to the Ipoh kavadi, although standing at the same height,” he said, adding that some 300 peacock feathers were used for this particular kavadi.

Source: The Star January 28, 2026 03:17 UTC