Practitioners of Thaipusam show devotion to encounter their gods. Our God came to us first. As a new resident of Malaysia, the first time I saw the festival of Thaipusam in 2022, I was horrified.

GEORGE TOWN: This Thaipusam will likely see fewer coconuts being smashed due to a significant shortage caused by adverse weather conditions. As a result, devotees may have to pay more as the ...

Hindu devotees carrying the kavadi are an essential feature of the Thaipusam festival. There are different types of kavadi, among them being the mayil or peacock kavadi, a hallmark of the ...

The Perak state government has banned the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at all Thaipusam procession locations in the state from Feb 10 to 12. State human resources, health ...