Thousands Celebrate 'Thai Pusam' With Religious Fervour — IN PICS

'Thai Pusam', a Hindu Tamil festival, occurs on the Pusam star, aligning with the first full moon day of the Thai month (Credit: ABP Nadu)

The festival commemorates the triumph of the Hindu deity Murugan over the demon Surapadman, accomplished with a celestial spear gifted by Goddess Parvati (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Thousands of devotees thronged Murugan Temples in Tamil Nadu (Credit: ABP Nadu)

On this notable day, some devotees walk on hot coal (Credit: ABP Nadu)

Certain devotees take 'Kavadi' (burden) like milk pots or a piece of wood in semi-circle shape to the temple (Credit: ABP Nadu)