So father, so sons, all bald shaved heads, leaving the old behind for the new year, the youngsters carrying the puja to offer here in the Pandi Kovil.

Why yellow ?
It is Sandal powder to protect the skin from the sun after shaving, keeping the head cool by it's light color and it has a fine parfumed smell.

Women use turmeric on their face, effective against skincancer and preventing unwanted hairgrow (moustache).

Did you had a shave for new ?