Practicing Success
Which of the following dance forms is performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War? |
Mayilattom Therukoothu Kavadi Aattam Kummi |
Kavadi Aattam |
The correct answer is Option (3) → Kavadi Aattam Out of the choices you provided, the dance form performed by devotees during the ceremonial worship of Murugan, the Tamil God of War, is Kavadi Aattam. Kavadi Aattam literally translates to "burden dance" and is a central part of the Thaipusam festival. Devotees carry decorated structures called Kavadis which may contain offerings like milk, rice or other symbolic items. The dance involves a trance-like state where devotees express their devotion and gratitude to Murugan. |