Thaipusam, Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Singapore -2435 22/01/2019 1333 × 2000 Thaipusam: The Kavadi Attam, or Burden Dance, Is a Test of Tenacity and Faith Mayil Kavadi: Measuring up to two metres tall, this elaborate semi-circular contraption is adorned with peacock feathers and pictures of Lord Murugan. The vessels around the devotee’s waist is known as Koodam Mulle.