Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide
The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sun Feb 05 2023
'Kavadi' ceremony not allowed during Thaipusam this year - Halimah
Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during Thaipusam this time, with the 'kavadi' ceremony still not allowed.
Wed Jan 12 2022
Moderate preparation for Thaipusam in Penang amid COVID-19, Omicron variant
The chariot procession will be limited to 100 devotees who have been fully vaccinated and have registered with the temple committee.
Sat Jan 08 2022
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Wed Jan 27 2021
MKN gives nod to Thaipusam chariot procession in KL
The chariot procession from the Jalan Bandar temple to Batu Caves must adhere to the conditions and standard operating procedures stipulated by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.
Sun Jan 24 2021
Penang calls off Thaipusam festivities amid COVID-19
The famous dual chariot procession, bearing the statue of Lord Murugan during Thaipusam in Penang, has been called off this year.
Fri Jan 08 2021
Penang may cancel Thaipusam's chariot procession amid COVID-19
The state will have a series of meetings to discuss on how to manage Thaipusam this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tue Dec 22 2020
Jalan Ipoh, Jalan Kuching to close from 10pm today for Thaipusam chariot procession
He said the procession would begin at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Bandar and end at the Sri Subramaniyar Temple in Batu Caves.
Tue Feb 07 2017
Road closure in conjunction with run and Thaipusam festival
Several roads in Kuala Lumpur will be closed between February 1 and February 4 for the Nike We Run KL 2015 and Thaipusam chariot procession.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Man killed during Thaipusam chariot procession
A man was killed while his brother seriously injured in a fight that took place after the Thaipusam chariot procession.
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