Thaipusam, Malaysia

Thousands gather at Malaysia’s most sacred Hindu cave for annual Thaipusam festival
Hundreds and thousands of Hindu devotees walked up Malaysia's most sacred Hindu cave on Tuesday at the annual Thaipusam festival. (AP video/Vincent Thian)
Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion. Some worshippers pierce themselves with skewers or hang hooks and chains from their bodies in acts of penance.
Sacred journey: Millions gather at Batu Caves for Thaipusam
This year’s Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves has not only attracted millions of devotees but also drawn a significant number of tourists eager to witness the vibrant and spiritual festival.
Malaysia's Hindus pierce own bodies during festival
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion.
Thaipusam 2025: Know The Significance, Sacred Rituals, And More About This Festival
Thaipusam 2025 is a Hindu festival honoring Lord Murugan. Celebrated with devotion, it signifies faith, penance, and gratitude, marked by sacred rituals, kavadi offerings, and vibrant processions.
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival
A Hindu devotee stands with her tongue pierced by a metal rod during the Thaipusam festival in Selangor, Malaysia, 11.02.2025
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Not just about ‘kavadi’ and Batu Caves: What is Thaipusam and how did it become massive in Malaysia?
What do devotees do on Thaipusam? Devotees usually start their preparations 48 days (one mandala) before Thaipusam by fasting ...
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Tempers flare over Thaipusam overcrowding, delays at KTM stations
KTMB must implement crowd management measures as soon as possible, says Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple committee chairman R ...
Cabinet members extend Thaipusam greetings
Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil and several other Cabinet members took to social media on Tuesday (Feb 11) to extend ...
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Penang eyes surge in Indian tourists for Thaipusam 2026, CM cites direct Chennai flights to island as key driver
Penang is confident that it will receive a significant increase in visitors from India for the Thaipusam celebration next ...
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These 7 States In Malaysia Do Not Observe Thaipusam As A Public Holiday
Meanwhile, in line with longstanding regional practices, Kelantan, Terengganu, Melaka, Pahang, Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak, and the Federal Territory of Labuan will not be observing Thaipusam as a public ...
Batu Caves abuzz for Thaipusam
Traders at Batu Caves are anticipating a surge in business with thousands of devotees, visitors and tourists set to attend ...
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Thaipusam: A testament to perseverance, unity, and sacrifice, says PM Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited all Malaysians to enhance the spirit of togetherness, appreciate ...