The annual sight of Hindu devotees bearing kavadis, milk pots, and smashing coconuts will take over the streets today as ...

For the festival of the god Murugan, symbolising the victory of good over evil, the faithful fast from food and drink. Among ...

before Thaipusam by fasting, observing a vegetarian diet, and abstaining from smoking and alcohol. Male devotees also usually do not shave or cut their hair during this period. On Thaipusam, devotees ...

Thaipusam, a significant Hindu festival, is celebrated on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai. It honors Lord Murugan and includes rituals such as Kavadi Attam and body piercing, symbolizing ...

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 ...

Formed in 2020, the NGO Clean Thaipusam has mobilised 500 volunteers this year to monitor waste management at major temple sites around the country. In anticipation of Thaipusam tomorrow ...

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.

Every inch of us. Perhaps that’s why I never noticed any hair on the other girls in the changing room. Much to the delight of my schoolmates, who relished in whispered comments behind my back, I chose ...

As a part of the ceremony, devotees dress up in yellow and orange clothing. 2. On the day of Thaipusam, the devotees shave their heads off and proceed towards the temple of their deity. All through ...