Until last week, it stood as a symbol of this city’s rapid urbanization despite a four-year civil war. When the earthquake ravaged Myanmar, five stories of the condominium slid underground.

Preacher speared over ‘Vel’ insult. Controversial Muslim preacher Zamri Vinoth is facing backlash for belittling Hindus, likening those who chant “Vel Vel” during Thaipusam to individuals ...

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 ...

Every Thaipusam celebration, the hundreds-year-old Shri Soepraniem Nagarattar Chariot will also be pulled. The chariot that arrived in Indonesia in 1918 is also a symbol of the long journey of the ...

Thaipusam 2025: Date, Shubh Muhurat, Significance, And Rituals To Observe Thai Poosam; Updated 11 February 2025 at 12:50 IST. ... Some devotees also participate in body piercing with hooks or spears ...

Thaipusam 2025 Date and Time: Thaipusam, also known as Thai Poosam, is a Hindu festival celebrated to honour Lord Murugan (also known as Lord Kartikeya), the Hindu god of war, victory, and wisdom, ...

Thaipusam 2025: The festival to worship Lord Murugan has begun and people are celebrating the festival with huge joy and fervour. Livemint. Updated 11 Feb 2025, 08:57 AM IST.

Festivals News: Thaipusam, a significant Hindu festival, ... Kavadi can be a simple wooden structure or a more elaborate frame adorned with flowers, peacock feathers, and religious symbols.

the Prime Minister said for Hindus, the Thaipusam celebration is not just a festival, but a symbol of perseverance, determination and sacrifice in undergoing life's trials as well as reflecting ...

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 ...

Thaipusam or Thaipoosam is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai coinciding with the Pusam star. Recently, the Chief Scientist at Zoho, Sridhar Vembu ...