Hinduism, originating in India, has spread globally. India has the largest Hindu population, followed by Nepal. Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Pakistan also have significant Hindu communities. Sri Lanka, ...

Indian-origin man Suresh Vanaz made headlines after he carried his brother with cerebral palsy while visiting Batu Caves for Thaipusam. He lives in Singapore. Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 ...

BATU CAVES, Selangor ... Thaipusam is marked with particular zest in multicultural Malaysia, a Muslim-majority nation where ethnic Indians make up about seven per cent of the 34 million population.

A Malaysian Hindu devotee carries a pot with milk on her head as she makes her way towards the Batu Caves temple during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on ...

Batu Caves (Malaysia) (AFP) – Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and ...

Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour. Batu Caves ... carrying elaborate and heavy metal structures called "kavadis" walked barefoot up 272 steps to reach the temple at Batu Caves.

GOMBAK, Feb 10 (Bernama) -- Police have assured the safety and smooth traffic flow for the Thaipusam celebrations tomorrow, with personnel stationed around Batu Caves on round-the-clock duty. Bukit ...

Batu Caves is a renowned Hindu spiritual site and the heart of Malaysia’s Thaipusam festival. The complex houses several temples, including a prominent shrine to the deity Murugan.

Batu to Batu Caves stations with 10-minute intervals on 10 & 11 February. For users in Penang, RapidPenang will provide a free 24-hour ferry service on 10 and 11 February 2025 by Penang Port ...

KUALA LUMPUR: There will be added medical and emergency response services for the Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves on Feb 11, with an estimated 1.2 to 1.5 million devotees and visitors expected ...

Construction of the escalator and a new multipurpose hall will begin after Thaipusam, which falls on Jan 25. While the hall is estimated to cost around RM35 million (S$9.9 million), Mr Nadarajah ...