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Thaipoosam Cavadee

Thaipoosam Cavadee

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Thaipoosam Cavadee

Editorially researched

Mauritius · Africa

January–February 2027

Tamil kovils island-wide, Mauritius

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Mauritius’s most intense Tamil observance — devotees carry decorated cavadees and pierce skin in fulfillment of vows, processing to kovils island-wide on the Thai full moon. A public holiday with respectful viewing welcome.