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25 seek penance in Thaipusam procession

KUCHING: The Thaipusam festival yesterday saw twenty-five kavadi (decorative burdens) bearers in a procession from Sri Maha Marriamman Temple (SMMT) at Rock Road to Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple at Ban Hock Road. Thaipusam, one of the biggest Hindu celebrations in the country, is dedicated to Lord Muruga and symbolises the triumph of good over evil. […]

Thaipusam wows visitors

BY ALLAN JAY AND NUR ASHIKIN LOUIS KUCHING: Although Thaipusam is a religious festival celebrated by the Tamil to honour Lord Murgan – the Hindu god of war and a son of Shiva — everyone regardless of race and religion, is welcomed to join in and watch the festival… provided that he or she is […]