A spectacular sea of devotion
GOMBAK: A sea of saffron and yellow-clad devotees packed the roads in and around the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, thronging the hallowed grounds for Thaipusam.
Photo Gallery: Thousands of devotees throng Batu Caves as Thaipusam dawns
KUALA LUMPUR: Tens of thousands of devotees have filled the streets and steps of Batu Caves in the wee hours of the morning as Thaipusam celebrations begin.
Raya songs with Indian drum beats thrill M’sians
PUTRAJAYA: In a bid to ease “racial tensions” on social media, a group of youths from the Sai Naga Urumi Melam put together a special performance of traditional raya songs Suasana Hari Raya and Seloka Hari Raya accompanied by the rhythmic sounds of urumi drums.
Malaysian musician repairs 50 traditional Indian drums as Thaipusam draws near
From Banting, Selangor, Sathiya Moorthy Kandasamy is one of the few urumi melam menders in the country.
Golden, silver chariots embark on 'Unity Thaipusam' journey in Penang
GEORGE TOWN: The golden and silver chariots for Thaipusam have both departed one after the other for the long procession across the city, a journey that is expected to take an entire day to reach their destinations.
More than one million devotees throng Batu Caves for Thaipusam
KUALA LUMPUR: Over a million flooded Batu Caves for Thaipusam on Wednesday and Thursday.
A celebration of piety and spirituality
A SEA of Hindu devotees clad in traditional yellow attire filled major Lord Muruga temples in the country as they came to pray and fulfil their vows during Thaipusam.
The Malaysian Indian dilemma
THE Universiti Malaya convocation last week was a really lively affair, if social media posts are anything to go by.
Traditional musicians out of work this Thaipusam
TRADITIONAL “urumi melam” musicians in the country are facing a tough time because all the major Hindu temples have cancelled Thaipusam celebrations this year, Makkal Osai reported.
Yayasan Sime Darby Arts Festival's return attracts thousands to KLPac
The weekend continues at the Yayasan Sime Darby Festival today at KLPac with a bumper list of arts activities and programmes for the entire family
Celebration in Penang makes a grand comeback
GEORGE TOWN: The Thaipusam celebration has made a grand comeback here with thousands of devotees converging along the streets to pay homage to Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of Beauty and War.
Indian artiste Anirudh 'lights up' Axiata Arena with glow in dark concert
He wows around 9,000 fans in KL, mesmerising them with his songs and energetic showmanship.
Journey of devotion
Many Hindus make their way early to Batu Caves and fulfil vows to Lord Muruga ahead of Thaipusam.
Stretching limits to set yoga records
AN IMPRESSIVE display of flexibility saw over 700 yoga competitors flex their way into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) in Negri Sembilan.
Malaysian barber has shaved heads for 18 years during Thaipusam at Batu Caves
For nearly two decades, Saravanan Ayasamy has been shearing heads at Batu Caves, vowing to continue this tradition for many more years.
Thaipusam festivities return with foot procession and live music
SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): After two years of muted observances due to pandemic measures, Thaipusam returned on Sunday with live music and the foot procession.
Thaipusam, minus fanfare
GEORGE TOWN: Strong police presence on the ground ensured a smooth journey of the Thaipusam chariots from the city to the temples in Jalan Kebun Bunga, minus the fanfare.
Less than half of Indian community have completed Census 2020
LESS than 50% of the Indian community in the country have completed the national census, Makkal Osai reported.
