Thaipusam is marked with particular zest in multicultural Malaysia, a Muslim-majority ... the day when the goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Murugan a powerful lance to fight evil demons.

In the 1800s, the Nattukottai Chettiar people established a shrine for Lord Murugan near a waterfall at Penang’s Botanical Gardens where Thaipusam was celebrated for the first time in Malaysia.

LORD Muruga, who has many names, is revered by Hindus and come Thaipusam every year, they show their devotion to him by carrying kavadi and paal kudam as an offering, or through other religious acts.

HUNDREDS of thousands of Hindus from all across Malaysia converge on Batu Caves annually during Thaipusam. They gather to pay homage to Lord Muruga, with many fulfilling their vows by carrying ...

At 146 feet, Lord Muruga statue unveiled at a private temple at Ethapur in Salem district in April 2022 is currently the world’s tallest, followed by the 140-ft idol at Batu Caves in Malaysia.

Agni Nakshatram is one of the chief festivals dedicated to Lord Murugan and is celebrated with immense zeal and fervour in the state of Tamil Nadu. It is observed for a period of 25 days starting from ...