Clairwood temple bans jazz drums to restore spiritual essence of Thaipoosam kavady

[The Mercury - South Africa] - 5/02/2026

THE Clairwood Shree Siva Soobramoniar Temple's decision to ban jazz drums during this year's Thaipoosam kavady celebrations has been welcomed by devotees who felt the increasing noise was detracting from the spiritual essence of bhajans.

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