KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 1 — Hundreds of kavadi-bearers unleash their spiritual fervour in the frenetic kavadi ...

Many devotees pierce their bodies with skewers and hooks to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the most revered Hindu festivals ...

A sea of colour lit up Malaysia's landmark Batu Caves outside the capital Sunday, as hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees ...

Discover how a record 19,000 devotees participated in Thaipusam 2026 in Singapore, with enhanced crowd management and ...

From Batu Caves’ towering statue to Thaipusam cheek piercings, the Vel symbolises wisdom, discipline, and the battle against ego.

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam commemorates the day when goddess Pavarthi gave her son Lord Muruga an invincible lance with which he destroyed evil demons ...

Over one million devotees are expected at Penang’s Sri Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple, with new permit systems, expanded ...

Acts of self-mutilation also testify to worshippers' faith and sacrificial devotion in the Thaipusam festival. Genevieve Tan Shu Thung/dpa Malaysians are marking Thaipusam Festival in a colourful and ...

Thai Pusam, celebrated on February 1, 2026, honors Lord Kartikeya, the god of war and wisdom. This significant Hindu festival ...

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, the god of courage, wisdom, and war. Celebrated during the Tami ...

Celebrating Thaipusam: Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai, Thaipusam is a time to ask Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva, for forgiveness, good health and peace in the new year.