Kavadi carrying devotees dance to the music Photo: Teh Chin Liang Thaipusam is one of the grandest ... and touches. The festival falls on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai, usually ...

The state police chief said this was from the police observation since the festival commenced on the eve of Thaipusam on Monday (Feb 10). "In terms of public safety, crowd control as well as ...

Malaysian Hindus celebrated a scaled-down Thaipusam festival on Tuesday, with limited numbers allowed to take part and with some traditions, such as devotees piercing their cheeks with skewers and ...

With large crowds expected, Narayanan also urged devotees to remain extra vigilant with their belongings and jewellery during the chariot procession and throughout the Thaipusam festival to ensure ...