Hindu devotees carrying the kavadi are an essential feature of the Thaipusam festival. There are different types of kavadi, among them being the mayil or peacock kavadi, a hallmark of the Thaipusam celebrations for years.

In Kajang, Selangor, K Sevaraja, a property agent and part-time kavadi artisan, has his hands full crafting peacock kavadi structures to meet the demand for Thaipusam, which falls on Feb 11.