Hinduism in Germany: Hindu Tamil Festivals and Public Processions
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These men have vowed to accompany the procession dancing along with a wooden structure (kavati) on their shoulders the entire way. The kavatis are embellished with flowers and peacock feathers. The latter are in honour of God Murukan whose mount is said to be the peacock. (Gummersbach 2003)