Thaipoosam celebrated with religious fervour in Tamil Nadu
A sea of devotees fulfilled vows, also marking their thanksgiving to the God, by a variety of traditional practices. It included carrying Kavadi on their shoulders, which is a palanquin-like wooden frame and a lot took milk pots to temples and they also pierced spear or skewer-like 'Alagu' on their cheek, tongue, hands or chest.