Hindu Kavadi procession in the streets of Victoria on Sunday February 1   |29 January 2026

Scenes from a past Kavadi procession

The streets of Victoria will resonate with colour, devotion, and music on Sunday morning, February 1, as the Thai Poosam Kavadi Festival is celebrated with a grand procession organised by the Sri Navasakthi Vinayagar Temple.

One of the most important Hindu festivals in Seychelles, Thaipoosam is dedicated to Lord Muruga, the revered warrior deity associated with hills and spiritual strength. To continue reading, please click here to subscribe to Seychelles NATION’s e copy