Thaipoosam Cavadee: Understanding the Kovil Cavadee Tradition

The Kovil Cavadee leads the Thaipoosam Cavadee procession from the Shri Sockalingum Meenatchee Ammen Kovil, also known as Kaylasson, in Sainte-Croix. Carried with faith and a sense of responsibility, it symbolically embodies the devotion of those unable to carry the cavadee themselves. This year, this responsibility has been taken on by the Newol family, with Keven Newol at the helm. It is a strong tradition where discipline, faith, and solidarity come together.