Hindu devotees, foreign tourists throng Penang to celebrate Thaipusam
After two years of celebrating Thaipusam on a small scale, Hindu devotees as well as foreign tourists in Penang are going all out this year to commemorate the birthday of Lord Murugan.
Sat Feb 04 2023
Temple committee member charged with CBT involving deity statue
Natarajen was charged for not returning a statue of Lord Murugan but instead handed over one which resembled the original statue.
Wed Oct 06 2021
Thaipusam: Public advised to adhere to SOP - Ismail Sabri
The public is reminded not to march with nor gather on the side of the road to view the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan in conjunction with the Thaipusam festival.
Tue Jan 26 2021
Thaipusam: Chariot to travel to Batu Caves and back minus procession, reiterates Annuar
The National Security Council (MKN) only allows the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan to travel to Batu Caves, minus a procession, in conjunction with this year's Thaipusam celebration.
Sun Jan 24 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
Professor So So Mee Sundaram, a Tamil literary scholar
This retired professor of commerce was in town recently to talk about Lord Murugan and the significance of the Thaipusam celebration.
Mon Feb 02 2015
Rubbish pile along the way during Thaipusam
Although devotees of Lord Murugan come in droves yearly to join the Thaipusam celebration but the sight of discarded rubbish take over the religious festivity.
Fri Jan 25 2013
Batu Caves gears up for Thaipusam
Batu Caves gears up for the Thaipusam on January 27 as devotees begin their prayers in honour of Lord Murugan.
Sat Jan 19 2013
10-ft pot in Batu Caves for Ponggal
Visitors to Batu Caves, Selangor, who are often awed by the huge statue of Lord Murugan have another big attraction-a 10ft pot in conjunction with the first Ponggal celebration.
Mon Jan 14 2013
Israel, Hezbollah agree to ceasefire brokered by US and France, to take effect Wednesday
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What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
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Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
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‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
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Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
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