5 reasons you must watch Thaipusam live on Astro Ulagam

For the first time ever, Astro Ulagam will be bringing its viewers 20 hours of exclusive live coverage of the three largest Thaipusam celebrations in Malaysia. Batumalai Sri Muruga Perumal Kovil in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur that is this year celebrating 125 years of Thaipusam celebrations; Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani in Penang; and the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh, Ipoh, Perak.

Our exclusive online streaming begins 7.30pm Monday, February 2nd, and runs for five hours. The live coverage will continue for 15 uninterrupted hours on Tuesday, February 3rd. And the wonderful part is that anyone anywhere in the world can watch it. All they need is a gadget with an Internet connection.

We know you don’t want to miss out on the fun so here are 10 fantastic reasons you should log on to our site and watch all the fun and action as it is streamed live exclusively here.

1. Amazing hosts Our amazing hosts Khanna, Bala, Ratna, Arun, and Nissia will be regaling you with all the tid bits and trivia from the grounds of the Batu Caves.

2. Exclusive content all the time Enjoy exclusive interviews and coverage of the festivals only available here. There will also be articles, videos, and photographs updated regularly.

3. Comfort & Convenience No need to fight the traffic jams, crowds and uncertain weather. Just find a comfortable place and log on anytime Monday evening or all day Tuesday.

4. Exclusive access Get to see all the highlights from all over the Batu Caves temple complex such as the Ayappan temple, Hanuman temple, chariot hall, caves, Vinayagar temple, Sivan Sannidhi, Murugan statue, and Nadarajah hall.

5. Get connected Post your own images on your own social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter) with the hashtag @MYThaipusam and see them featured on the Astro Ulagam website.

Not only that, people all over the world will also join in the fun via the Sun Music Channel (Astro Ch 212) and see the them blown up on Astro’s LED display screens at Batu Caves as well! - Astro Ulagam