On the surface, the Hindu festival of Thaipusam might seem like any other thanksgiving or new year event. Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), which is ...

When preparing for Thaipusam, the devotees go through various stages of self-purification through prayers and self-abstinences in order to fulfil their vows on the holy day.

KUALA LUMPUR: The roads and area surrounding Batu Caves turned yellow as thousands of Hindu families and devotees, clad in traditional yellow attire, flocked to take part in Thaipusam celebrations ...

SINGAPORE – Traditional music sounded on the streets of Little India and Dhoby Ghaut as more than 18,000 devotees marked the annual rite of Thaipusam on Jan 25. The devotees performed ...

SINGAPORE — The Thaipusam procession next year will have seven more spots where music can be played, including three where certified musicians can play religious music “live” for devotees ...