Igor Bilić posted a photo: The word Thaipusam is derived from the month name Thai and Pusam, which refers to a star that is at its highest point during the festival. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam

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Igor Bilić posted a photo: People often faint during prayers and body piercing at the festival….. The word Thaipusam is derived from the month name Thai and Pusam, which refers to a star that is at its highest point during the festival.

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hindu shrine at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia