Thaipusam, Malaysia and Batu Caves

Malaysia’s Hindus mark Thaipusam, with devotees flocking to Batu Caves complex
Devotees carrying elaborate and heavy metal structures called “kavadis” walked barefoot to a temple. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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.
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 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.
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to the sacred grotto in Selangor, Malaysia, to celebrate the religious festival of Thaipusam. Early on Tuesday morning, worshippers climbed the 272 steps of the temple as a sign of devotion.
Batu Caves abuzz for Thaipusam
Traders at Batu Caves are anticipating a surge in business with thousands of devotees, visitors and tourists set to attend ...
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Police Assure Safety, Smooth Traffic Flow During Thaipusam Celebrations At Batu Caves
Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department deputy director (Strategic Planning) Datuk K. Kumaran said that ...
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Tempers flare over Thaipusam overcrowding, delays at KTM stations
KTMB must implement crowd management measures as soon as possible, says Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple committee chairman R ...
Batu Caves welcomes 1.8 million visitors for Thaipusam since Feb 1
Around 1.8 million people have visited Batu Caves for Thaipusam celebrations since February 1 up till noon of Tuesday (Feb 11 ...
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KTMB To Offer Free Train Rides To Batu Caves On 10 & 11 February For Thaipusam
To accommodate increased travel during the Thaipusam festival, KTM Komuter will extend its operating hours from 9 to 12 ...