Thaipusam is the Hindu Tamil festival that celebrates the victory of the god Murugan over the demon Surapadman. From date to history, check all details inside. Giant Kavadi offering cages are carried ...

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On the surface, the Hindu festival of Thaipusam might seem like any other thanksgiving or new year event. Celebrated during the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February), which is ...

Colourful, devotional and painful celebrations in Malaysia! Based on a programme by Siobhann Tighe for BBC World Service In order to see this content you need to have both Javascript enabled and Flash ...

Thaipusam, also known as 'Thaipoosam' or 'Thaipooyam', is a festival celebrated by the Tamil community in India. The festival is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai ...

Thai Pusam is a Hindu Tamil festival celebrated in Tamil Nadu and South India to honor Lord Murugan's victory over Surapadman. The festival involves various rituals, including devotees piercing their ...

Thaipusam 2025: Lakhs of devotees are celebrating Thaipusam 2025 and worship Lord Murugan, the god of war, victory and wisdom. The festival is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai.

(Reuters) Similar to Lent and the Vegetarian Festival in Thailand, Thaipusam represents a time of self-sacrifice and penance, as gratitude for boons fulfilled. KUALA LUMPUR/SINGAPORE (Reuters) Men ...

IPOH: There is an artistic side to electrician C. Dineskumaran. The 29-year-old makes intricate and elaborate kavadis that are sought after, even in Singapore. One of Dineskumaran’s majestic creations ...