Lim Su Seng posted a photo: An Hindu festival celebrated by the Tamil community on the full moon of the Tamil month (Jan/Feb according to the Tamil Calendar) Over a million Hindus gather every year at various temples nationwide to celebrate Thaipusam. The celebrations take place on a grand scale at the Batu Caves (Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple) just outside of Kuala Lumpur. The festival celebrates the occasion when Parvati (Hindu goddess) gave Murugan (Hindu deity) a spear so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman.

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visithra posted a photo: Sometimes Thaipusam feels like this this one big religious party which you can’t leave. the longer you’re there the more drawn you get into the sounds, sights and dancing

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visithra posted a photo: This is one of my favourite sights of Thaipusam. The arrival of Lord Muruga on the bullock cart. And each time I hear the song – Murugan vandharam, murugan vandharam – maatu vandhiyileh (lyrics changed ;p)- playing in my head ;p Every Thaipusam morning, he heads to the river for the dip of the vel in the river.

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sabine_in_singapore posted a photo: Singapore, Thaipusam

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Jo3Tang posted a photo: Thaipusam Festival in Malaysia

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sabine_in_singapore posted a photo: Singapore, Thaipusam

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