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Eager to learn: Volunteers Dinesh Rao Letchumanan and T. Dhenesh Raaj helping to complete a kavadi order in Desa Sri Jenaris, Kajang. — Bernama
K. Sevaraja, a property agent and part-time kavadi artisan here, has his hands full crafting peacock kavadis to meet the demand for Thaipusam, which falls on Feb 11. He said his passion for making peacock kavadi has remained steadfast since he learned how to make them from his late father 26 years ago.
To honour the spiritual significance of making kavadi, Sevaraja, Satish and their helpers observe a strict vegetarian diet throughout the production process. Most kavadi makers use either rubber or styrofoam to make the structures. Satish prefers to use rubber due to its durability, saying that kavadi made of styrofoam is prone to damage and requires frequent repairs.
Key materials used in making the kavadi include rattan, rubber, styrofoam, wooden plates, peacock feathers and metal rods as well as decorative elements.This year, kavadi rentals range from RM800 to RM1,300, depending on the size and design.
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