Thaipusam

PETALING JAYA: The Unity Government wishes happy Thaipusam to the non-Muslim community who celebrate it but reminds Muslims that they are advised not to ...

“Since Thaipusam is a religious worship event specific to its followers, Muslims are advised not to get involved or participate in non-Muslim religious worship ceremonies,” he said in a statement Saturday (Feb 4). “With this principle, Muslims are prohibited from participating in any non-Islamic religious celebration rituals because it is against the principles of Islamic faith. The Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) said Thaipusam involves rituals performed in religious houses of worship and the advice was based on the guidelines by the Federal Territory Mufti Associate Prof Datuk Dr Luqman Haji Abdullah.

Many Hindu devotees expressed their excitement after not being able to properly celebrate the festival because of Covid-19 restrictions.

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Floating festival organised at Karaneeswarar Temple tank in Saidapet during which deities were taken on a boat decorated with lighting inside the temple ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil has wished Happy Thaipusam to all Hindus who will be celebrating the festival today.

From the famous Batu Caves to the gorgeous Waterfall Temple, there are many Hindu temples worth visiting during this religious event.

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THAIPUSAM returns this weekend with a big bang after two years of muted celebration due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some two million Hindu devotees and ...

Classical dancer Kalaivanan Rajenthiran has been performing elegant dance moves for Lord Murugan since 2009 and hopes to keep this tradition going.

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KUALA LUMPUR, Feb — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today wished Hindus in Malaysia a Happy Thaipusam. Anwar said the various celebrations and ...

Thaipusam is an important festival for Hindus. It is celebrated in the month of Thai, the tenth in the Tamil calendar to commemorate the event of Goddess Parvati giving her son Lord Murugan a sacred spear to eliminate the evil power, Soorapadman. Anwar said the various celebrations and diverse culture in Malaysia are strong grounds for the Malaysian community to get to know each other and build an understanding of the country’s plural society.

KUALA LUMPUR: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today wished Hindus in Malaysia a Happy Thaipusam.

Thaipusam is an important festival for Hindus. It is celebrated in the month of Thai, the tenth in the Tamil calendar to commemorate the event of Goddess Parvati giving her son Lord Murugan a sacred spear to eliminate the evil power, Soorapadman. Anwar said the various celebrations and diverse cultures in Malaysia are strong grounds for everyone to get to know each other and build an understanding of the country's plural society.

Thaipusam is the second-largest Hindu festival in Malaysia and is celebrated in honour of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan. Over a million Hindus ...

Ethnic Indian Malaysians massed in Hindu temples across the country Sunday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam festival, months after the relaxation of ...

Whichever way, it is something that you give back to him." "When we pray for something, we need to give him (Lord Murugan) back something as a blessing," devotee Bahvani Kumaran, 63, told AFP. Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Batu Caves temple just outside Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in an act of devotion to the deity Lord Murugan.

THAIPUSAM returns this weekend with a big bang after two years of muted celebration due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Here are photos of the celebration ...

Hindu devotees and visitors throng Batu Caves for the annual Thaipusam celebrations. The biggest festival for Hindus af...

– The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, February 5, 2023. - The Malaysian Insight pic by Afif Abd Halim, February 5, 2023. The biggest festival for Hindus after Deepavali and celebrated mostly by the Tamil community, Thaipusam is dedicated to Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Murugan, the deity of youth, power and virtue.

Ethnic Indian Malaysians massed in Hindu temples across the country Sunday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam festival, months after the relaxation of ...

Whichever way, it is something that you give back to him." "When we pray for something, we need to give him (Lord Murugan) back something as a blessing," devotee Bahvani Kumaran, 63, told AFP. Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Batu Caves temple just outside Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in an act of devotion to the deity Lord Murugan.

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 5 — The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of ...

“As for the level of security, I noticed that the situation here is quite good. Kannathasan saying the number increased by 30 per cent compared to the last three years. Met at the temple, Human Resources Minister V.

JOHOR BARU: Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar delighted devotees when he graced the state-level Thaipusam celebration here.

The last time he attended the celebrations was in 2019 at Arulmigu Thendayuthapani temple in Wadi Hana. This was the first time in three years following the Covid-19 pandemic that Sultan Ibrahim attended Thaipusam celebrations. Devotees were seen waving and greeting His Majesty when he arrived at the banquet held in conjunction with the event held at the 50-year-old Arulmigu Sri Balasubramaniar temple here on Sunday (Feb 5).

KUALA LUMPUR: The Thaipusam festival was celebrated on a grand scale across the country today after two years of muted celebrations due to the Covid-19 ...

"It is nice to be here as I didn't really know about the history of the festival. I came here as early as 10am to see it. "Many people come here to make vows because the festival had been postponed for two years. I really like it." At the temple, Human Resources Minister V. In Negri Sembilan, R.

Seeking spiritual aid from the god of war and fertility, devotees balance brass pots on their heads, pierce their bodies, and carry decorated wooden ...

Devotees carry kavadis from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple during Thaipusam festival on Feb 5. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG.

He also carried a milk pot around the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple. The Buddhist-Hindu couple walked the procession together on Sunday. Suriya, a 23-year-old urumi melam musician from Maaya Sudar Oli Urumi Melam, a religious musical group, said: “Hindu festivities are meant to engage all senses. With 80 hooks pierced into his torso and face, the 51-year-old wheeled himself along the 3.2km route from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple in Serangoon Road to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple in Tank Road. “It is immensely fulfilling to participate in the foot procession after two years. Mr Thirunavukkarasu Sundaram Pillai was back for the 35th time in his custom-made wheelchair.

Regardless of rain or shine, Singapore devotees took part in the Thaipusam festival on Feb. 5, 2023. First Thaipusam in three years. While Thaipusam is ...

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — Ethnic Indian Malaysians massed in Hindu temples across the country Sunday to celebrate the annual Thaipusam festival, months after ...

Whichever way, it is something that you give back to him.” [sign up as a subscriber on The Online Citizen Asia](https://www.theonlinecitizen.com/membership-account/membership/)(and enjoy ads-free experience on our site) to support our mission to transform TOC into an alternative mainstream press. Tens of thousands of people gathered at the Batu Caves temple just outside Kuala Lumpur over the weekend, many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in an act of devotion to the deity Lord Murugan.

JOHOR BARU: Devotees warmly greeted Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar when he arrived for the banquet held in conjunction with the ...

It is a two-way street. “Other religions must also respect Muslims’ sensitivities. He said Sultan Ibrahim’s presence for Thaipusam at the temple yesterday was a “fine example” which showed there was no conflict of interfaith values in the state.