On Sunday, the Tamil Hindu congregations celebrated the festival of Thaipusam , a day dedicated to the god Murugan. The devotees prepare for 48 days by fasting and devotions, then perform a ritual that involves carrying a …

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Best Holiday In Malaysia | Batu Caves . These tourist sites are limestone hill, that features a series of caves and cave temples, located within the district forelock, thirteen kilometers (8.1 miles) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Batu Caves : One of the a lot of amazing sites in the city can be begin in the coil that is the Batu Caves , attainable by 272 sweat-drenching steps.

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Even though the Batu Caves had been known about for a long time it was only when they were discovered by British Colonial authorities, following their noses to the wafting smell of bat guano, that they became popular as a  …

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International Women’s Day (IWD), originally called International Working Women’s Day, is marked on March 8 every year. In different regions the focus of the celebrations ranges from general celebration of respect, appreciation and love towards women to a celebration for women’s economic, political and social achievements

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One of the Thaipusam Floats. It’s been a long day.

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The other holiday this weekend is called Thaipusam which is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February).

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Eid Fitr / Hari Raya Puasa*.

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Eid Fitr / Hari Raya Puasa*. 31 August

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Practical matters: The festivities last for about three days, beginning with the procession of a chariot containing a statue of Lord Murugan from Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Chinatown out to Batu Caves . After two days at …

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