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, 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 ...

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.

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.

Mr Kumar’s uncle, who runs the place, suggested that Mr Lim participate in Thaipusam as a kavadi bearer and introduced his nephew to help him. In Hindu tradition, devotees who carry the kavadi ...