I ran my tongue around my lips and tasted the lingering flavor of curry and the remnants of spices from masala tea. The ...

THE three-day Thaipusam celebration in Penang was a window into the rich culture of the state. On the eve of the festival, the golden chariot, which carries Lord Muruga’s vel (spear) and the ...

the biggest Thaipusam celebration outside India happens here in Malaysia. Thaipusam celebrations in Southeast Asia are historically linked to the Nattukottai Chettiar community, who arrived in ...

Many devotees started performing their vows several days before Thaipusam to avoid the large crowd and traffic congestion. Kavadi bearers often take centre stage during the celebration ...