Thiruvona Vratham rituals start with a sacred bath. After that it is advised to wear new clothes. Devotees then set up a sacred altar for Lord Vishnu, decorating it with flowers, garlands, and ...

Karadaiyan Nombu is a significant ritual that is mainly observed by married women in the southern states of Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka. The word ‘Karadai’ refers to ‘a special ...

SINGAPORE: In Parliament last week, Workers’ Party Member of Parliament Jamus Lim (Sengkang GRC) made the case for reinstating Thaipusam as a public holiday. He said that when the Indian ...

This powerful story symbolizes marital devotion, strength, and faith, making Karadaiyan Nombu also known as Savitri Nombu Vratham. The fast is observed from sunrise on the transition day and ...

Azad Jasmin and Radin Amir Affendy were seen mimicking the kavadi ritual performed by devotees during Thaipusam. The video was taken down on the same day and prompted a flurry of responses from ...

CYBERJAYA, March 11, 2025 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has decided not to suspend the broadcasting licence of Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM, ...

CYBERJAYA, March 11, 2025 — The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has decided not to suspend the broadcasting licence of Maestra Broadcast Sdn Bhd, the operator of Era FM ...

Why do devotees carrying the kavadi and those accompanying them to pay homage to Lord Mururga during Thaipusam shout “Vel!Vel!”? The ‘Vel’ – a spear-like weapon carried by Lord Muruga ...

The video, captioned "Muruga devotees anointed with shocking chili powder Thaipusam festival Location: Sidthathur village, Villupuram district," captures a ritual during the Thaipusam festival.

Are you worried about the upcoming 2025 lunar eclipse and its effects on your life? Eclipses often bring a sense of unease, with many fearing their astrological impacts. But what if you could turn ...