Formed in 2020, the NGO Clean Thaipusam has mobilised 500 volunteers this year to monitor waste management at major temple ...

The word ‘Thaipusam’ is obtained by combining the two words, ‘Thai’ name of Tamil month and ‘Pusam’, which is the name of a star. Hence on the occasion of Thaipusam this star is at highest point ...

Thaipusam 2025: Lakhs of devotees are celebrating Thaipusam 2025 and worship Lord Murugan, the god of war, victory and wisdom. The festival is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 7 (Bernama) -- Over 20 roads around the capital will be closed and diverted in stages from Sunday (Feb 9) to make way for the chariot procession in conjunction with the Thaipusam ...

Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion.

Thaipusam, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. It honors Lord Murugan and includes rituals such as Kavadi Attam and body piercing, symbolizing ...

In an age of machines, one artisan in George Town, Penang is keeping the timeless craft of kavadi-making alive, bringing colour and artistry to Thaipusam celebrations for over two decades.