Malaysia, Hindus and Thaipusam

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.
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 is marked with particular zest in multicultural Malaysia,
Devotees celebrate Thaipusam with pilgrimage to Hindu temple in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – As the Hindu Thaipusam festival draws millions of devotees to Malaysia's Batu Caves on Tuesday, families and friends not only gather for ritual prayers but a celebration of their strong bonds and vibrant traditions anchored in their shared faith.
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
Man carries sibling with cerebral palsy up Batu Caves stairs for Thaipusam: ‘Noble deeds will be richly blessed’
Suresh Vanaz, the man, said that as the family’s sole breadwinner, caring for his brother is his responsibility and an act of ...
Photo Gallery: Thaipusam a joyous occasion for Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam with various festivities on Tuesday (Feb 11).
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Not just about ‘kavadi’ and Batu Caves: What is Thaipusam and how did it become massive in Malaysia?
The annual sight of Hindu devotees bearing kavadis, milk pots, and smashing coconuts will take over the streets today as ...
Indian-origin man carries brother with cerebral palsy to celebrate Thaipusam in Malaysia’s Batu Caves
Indian-origin man Suresh Vanaz made headlines after he carried his brother with cerebral palsy while visiting Batu Caves for ...
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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 ...
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PENANG POLICE DETAIN SEVEN MEN FOR VARIOUS OFFENCES DURING THAIPUSAM
Meanwhile, Penang police chief Datuk Hamzah Ahmad when contacted by Bernama said overall the progress of the Thaipusam ...
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Rs 3.31 crore, 557g gold, other donations mark Thaipusam at Palani temple in TN | VIDEO
Thaipusam festival donations at the Palani Thandayuthapani Swamy Temple totalled Rs. 3.31 crore, along with 557g of gold, ...
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Towards a cleaner, more sustainable Thaipusam
Formed in 2020, the NGO Clean Thaipusam has mobilised 500 volunteers this year to monitor waste management at major temple ...