Ego Kornus, who runs Kavadi Blog, just did this amazing interview with Carl Vadivella Belle about his many experiences carrying Kavadi. Click through for the interview.
Kavadi Interview
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62 responses to “Kavadi Interview”
It is a special treat to read of taking Kavadi in its traditional context. I gained a deeper understanding of it, and a deeper perspective of my own path. It has inspired me to pursue my own sadhana more faithfully.
Jai Muruga!
It is a special treat to read of taking Kavadi in its traditional context. I gained a deeper understanding of it, and a deeper perspective of my own path. It has inspired me to pursue my own sadhana more faithfully.
Jai Muruga!
Thank you for this interview! I was able to go to the Thaipusam festival this year in Kuala Lumpur at Batu Caves and remember seeing Carl several times during the festival. It was an amazing experience for me just being able to witness and feel the spirituality energy of everyone there. I am a photography student and have been working on a project about body modification. I went to this festival to be able to have a deeper understanding of where some of these practices came from. While I did take photographs, I tried not to be too intrusive and made every effort to learn about the Thaipusam festival, asking questions and taking part in the walk to Batu Caves on the first night.
This interview reminded my of how it felt to be in such a spiritual environment and allowed my understanding to grow. It was beautifully written and said…thank you again!
Thank you for this interview! I was able to go to the Thaipusam festival this year in Kuala Lumpur at Batu Caves and remember seeing Carl several times during the festival. It was an amazing experience for me just being able to witness and feel the spirituality energy of everyone there. I am a photography student and have been working on a project about body modification. I went to this festival to be able to have a deeper understanding of where some of these practices came from. While I did take photographs, I tried not to be too intrusive and made every effort to learn about the Thaipusam festival, asking questions and taking part in the walk to Batu Caves on the first night.
This interview reminded my of how it felt to be in such a spiritual environment and allowed my understanding to grow. It was beautifully written and said…thank you again!
Beautiful interview. It reinforces my fascination and interest in rituals and spiritual journeys through body mods. Thank you.
Beautiful interview. It reinforces my fascination and interest in rituals and spiritual journeys through body mods. Thank you.
Amazing interview!
Amazing interview!
Shree Vadivela has had a spiritual experience and may Lord Murugu, the lord of protection, always give him and the Belle family protection and may the spear(vel) of Muruga which stands for Knowledge must be wide, accurate and to the point, be given to Dr. Belle through his devotion.Om Saravabava Om.
Shree Vadivela has had a spiritual experience and may Lord Murugu, the lord of protection, always give him and the Belle family protection and may the spear(vel) of Muruga which stands for Knowledge must be wide, accurate and to the point, be given to Dr. Belle through his devotion.Om Saravabava Om.
Great interview. This shows being knowledgeable brings u towards god not away.Im impressed to c a skeptic having spiritual realization. It is a beautiful and fulfilling journey.
Great interview. This shows being knowledgeable brings u towards god not away.Im impressed to c a skeptic having spiritual realization. It is a beautiful and fulfilling journey.