Malaysia, Hindus and Thaipusam

Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour
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. Some worshippers pierce themselves with skewers or hang hooks and chains from their bodies in acts of penance.
Thousands gather at Malaysia’s most sacred Hindu cave for annual Thaipusam festival
Hundreds and thousands of Hindu devotees walked up Malaysia's most sacred Hindu cave on Tuesday at the annual Thaipusam festival. (AP video/Vincent Thian)
Malaysia's Hindus pierce own bodies during festival
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion.
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival
Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings. View on euronews
Sacred journey: Millions gather at Batu Caves for Thaipusam
This year’s Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves has not only attracted millions of devotees but also drawn a significant number of tourists eager to witness the vibrant and spiritual festival.
Devotees celebrate Thaipusam with pilgrimage to Hindu temple in Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – As the Hindu Thaipusam festival draws millions of devotees to Malaysia's Batu Caves on Tuesday, families and friends not only gather for ritual prayers but a celebration of their strong bonds and vibrant traditions anchored in their shared faith.
Thaipusam 2025: Know The Significance, Sacred Rituals, And More About This Festival
Thaipusam 2025 is a Hindu festival honoring Lord Murugan. Celebrated with devotion, it signifies faith, penance, and gratitude, marked by sacred rituals, kavadi offerings, and vibrant processions.
Photo Gallery: Thaipusam a joyous occasion for Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam with various festivities on Tuesday (Feb 11).
Thaipusam 2025: Know the date, timings, history, significance, and celebrations
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Cabinet Members Extend Thaipusam Greetings
Deputy Communications Minister Teo Nie Ching described Thaipusam as a celebration of unity, where families, friends and ...
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Thaipusam: A testament to perseverance, unity, and sacrifice, says PM Anwar
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has invited all Malaysians to enhance the spirit of togetherness, appreciate ...
DPMs extend Thaipusam greetings, emphasise unity in diversity
Deputy Prime Ministers Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof have extended their well-wishes to the ...
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MCMC Takes Proactive Steps To Ensure Seamless Connectivity During Thaipusam
KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has taken proactive steps by ...
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The forgotten states: Why Thaipusam isn’t a holiday in some parts of Malaysia
MALAYSIA: As Thaipusam approaches on Feb 11 this year, many Malaysian Hindus are preparing for the annual celebrations.
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Towards a cleaner, more sustainable Thaipusam
Formed in 2020, the NGO Clean Thaipusam has mobilised 500 volunteers this year to monitor waste management at major temple ...