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Home / Mumbai / Mumbai News / Photos / IN PHOTOS: Mumbai`s Sion Koliwada witnesses sacred `Kavadi Aattam` rituals

IN PHOTOS: Mumbai`s Sion Koliwada witnesses sacred `Kavadi Aattam` rituals

Updated On: 07 February, 2026 09:27 PM IST | Tarun Verma

Devotees participate in the ‘Kavadi Aattam’ procession at Sion Koliwada, Mumbai. The ritual, dedicated to Lord Murugan, is observed with devotion and traditional customs. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Devotees participate in the ‘Kavadi Aattam’ procession at Sion Koliwada, Mumbai. The ritual, dedicated to Lord Murugan, is observed with devotion and traditional customs. Pics/Shadab Khan

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Devotees participate in the ‘Kavadi Aattam’ procession at Sion Koliwada, Mumbai. The ritual, dedicated to Lord Murugan, is observed with devotion and traditional customs. Pics/Shadab Khan
<p>The procession highlights devotion, discipline, and traditional rituals as participants carry the `Kavadi` to seek blessings</p>

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The procession highlights devotion, discipline, and traditional rituals as participants carry the `Kavadi` to seek blessings

<p>The Kavadi is intricately decorated, often with flowers, peacock feathers, and other symbols, creating a vibrant and spiritual spectacle</p>

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The Kavadi is intricately decorated, often with flowers, peacock feathers, and other symbols, creating a vibrant and spiritual spectacle

<p>`Kavadi` means burden and &ldquo;Attam&rdquo; means dance, symbolising both physical endurance and spiritual offering</p>

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`Kavadi` means burden and “Attam” means dance, symbolising both physical endurance and spiritual offering

<p>Devotees play traditional drum rhythms that guide devotees&rsquo; energetic movements along the route&nbsp;</p>

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Devotees play traditional drum rhythms that guide devotees’ energetic movements along the route 

<p>Men and women in colorful attire participate in the Kavadi Aattam, reflecting faith, commitment, and cultural heritage</p>

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Men and women in colorful attire participate in the Kavadi Aattam, reflecting faith, commitment, and cultural heritage

<p>Men seen wearing coordinated cultural attire `lungi` showcasing community unity and bringing people together through shared faith and devotion</p>

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Men seen wearing coordinated cultural attire `lungi` showcasing community unity and bringing people together through shared faith and devotion

<p>The ritual procession is a vibrant celebration of culture, aiming to preserve traditional values for future generations.</p>

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The ritual procession is a vibrant celebration of culture, aiming to preserve traditional values for future generations.

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