HEADLINES

Photo of the day: Sea of devotees, tourists flock to Batu Caves for a joyous Thaipusam

7:05 PM MYT

 

THAIPUSAM, celebrated by Hindu devotees today, was embraced with full joy and happiness throughout the country. 

The festive atmosphere at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves was palpable, with a sea of Hindu worshippers thronging the temple to fulfil their vows.

They carried ‘Paal Kudam’ (milk pots) and ‘kavadi’, in addition to breaking coconuts and shaving their heads, as acts of atonement and thanksgiving. – January 25, 2024

Topics

 

Popular

Inside the Bandar Utama school tragedy: a timeline of the shocking fatal stabbing

A look at the events surrounding the stabbing of a 16-year-old student, with ongoing investigations into the suspect's motives and the role of online violence

Spotify hikes Premium subscription fees by RM1 to RM3 in Malaysia

Subscribers will face higher monthly payments across all Premium plans, effective from September

Government to roll out targeted RON95 subsidy using IC-based verification

Tech-driven mechanism aims to curb misuse and ensure only deserving Malaysians benefit from subsidised fuel

Related