Apparently, there are several places in Malaysia where this celebration takes place, but if you are visiting Malaysia for the first time, the celebration can best be viewed at the Batu Caves in Selangor and The Sri Maha …

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Thaipusam | Malaysia By A Malaysian

The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, best celebrated at the Batu Caves in Malaysia, is about faith, endurance and penance. It is a time for Hindus of all castes and cultures to say thank you and show their appreciation to one of …

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Located around 13km from Malaysia's capital, Kuala Lumpur, the Batu Caves are part of a limestone hill and offer a unique sightseeing experience. Featuring fascinating stalagmite and stalactite formations that have naturally formed over ..

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Exploring The Ancient Batu Caves in Malaysia

Every year, nearly one million devotees and thousands of tourists gather at the Batu Caves in Malaysia to pay homage to Lord Murugan, a highly honored Hindu deity. It is celebrated on the full moon in the month of Tamil on …

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Thaipusam Festival – Batu Caves, Malaysia | World Festival Directory

village stories | Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. The word Thaipusam is derived from the Tamil month name Thai and Pusam, which refers.

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Malaysians Ceylonese Congress (MCC) today organised a prayer for justice at the Divine Life Societies Pravananda hall at Batu Caves . The prayer conducted by president of Divine Life Society Malaysia Swami …

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Thaipusam is a religious festivity celebrated by Tamil Hindus in Malaysia, Singapore, India, Sri Lanka, and Mauritius. The name was derived from Thai, a month in the Tamil calendar, and Pusam, a star is at its highest during …

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Thaipusam: honoring Lord Murugan, Tamil God of War | Festivals

One of the best places to witness the spectacle is Batu Caves , just outside Kuala Lumpur. The caves themselves are dedicated to the Hindu Lord Subramanium.

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Batu Caves . "Heaven is under our feet as well as over our heads." ~ Henry David Thoreau. Tweet · Pin It.

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One such interesting festival is the Thaipusam which is celebrated by the Tamil community. It is a festival popular in other countries such as South India, Malaysia and Sri Lanka where there is a significant Hindu society.

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My Singapore Travel: Thaipusam – An Amazing Festival in Little …