CPI leader R Mutharasan has condemned the use of Lord Murugan’s devotion for political ends, calling it an ominous trend.

The Vaikasi Visakam festival in Tamil Nadu saw thousands of devotees participating in divine celebrations. Held in honor of ...

Hindu devotees with their backs pierced with hooks walk towards the Batu Caves temple to make offerings during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur on Feb. 7, 2020 ...

In California, 15 years ago eight Indians mapped out a Thaipusam trail in honour of the festival, which honours lord Murugan. This year, they create a new trail, guiding 500 walkers and 100 volunteers ...

For the festival of the god Murugan, symbolising the victory of good over evil, the faithful fast from food and drink. Among the practices is that of pricking oneself with metal hooks and spikes.

In Hindu tradition, devotees who carry the kavadi during Thaipusam – a thanksgiving festival – see it as a form of spiritual purification. By enduring pain, they believe they are cleansing ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam with various festivities today. Thousands continue to throng Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves here ...

LABUAN, Feb 11 -- Hindu devotees holding a milk pot (Paal Koodam) on their heads, as they march from Tanjung Batu Beach to Labuan's Thirumurugan Temple during Thaipusam, a festival honouring the ...

Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings. Video. ... Malaysia, to celebrate the religious festival of Thaipusam.

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 ...

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 ...