Spirituality and religion
My faith didn’t remove the pain, but it got me through the pain. Trusting God didn’t diminish or vanquish the anguish, but it enabled me to endure it. – Robert Rogers, American colonial frontiersman The last time I went to the temple on Thaipusam was when I was a teenager. I went with my friends […]
Thaipusam celebration showcases Sarawak’s rich cultural tapestry
KUCHING: The annual Thaipusam celebration unfolds as a testament to the rich tapestry of multiculturalism that defines Malaysia and intrigues those who have never experienced the celebration. With its roots deeply embedded in the Tamil Hindu community, Thaipusam has become a colourful and profound cultural spectacle in Sarawak, drawing devotees and curious onlookers alike. Priest […]
Sri Maha Mariamman Temple progress update
KUCHING: The Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Batu Lintang, the tallest temple in Borneo valued at approximately RM3.67 million, is expected to be completed by July this year. Shankar R. P. Asnani, the President of the Kuching Mariamman Sri Maha Association, stated that the project, which began in November 2019, has achieved around 65 per […]
Thaipusam celebration back in grand scale nationwide
KUALA LUMPUR: The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mass of devotees was felt at the main thrust of the celebration at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves here, with […]
30 Hindus join Thaipusam Day procession
KUCHING: About 30 Hindus held a procession around Kuching in conjunction with Thaipusam Day which fell today. Beginning at 7 in the morning at the Satok Bridge near the PETRONAS gas station, the procession went all he way to the Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple. The 4km procession saw devotees carrying Kavadi and Paalkudam (milk in […]
1.5 million people to throng Penang for Thaipusam
GEORGE TOWN: Some 1.5 million Hindu devotees and tourists from within the country and abroad are expected to throng Penang next weekend for the annual Thaipusam celebrations. Thanneermalai Shree Balathandayuthabani Temple chairman Datuk Seri P. Kuvena Raju said the festival was held on a small and moderate scale for the last two years to curb […]
Thaipusam celebrated modestly to avoid Covid-19 spread
KUCHING: Hindus celebrated Thaipusam at the Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple in Jalan Ban Hock here modestly, complying with Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures throughout. “During normal times, there will be a procession in town, starting from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Rock Road to Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple in Jalan Ban Hock. “Devotees will join […]
Hindus celebrate Thaipusam moderately under strict SOPs
KUALA LUMPUR: Hindus in the country celebrated Thaipusam today on a moderate scale in adherence to the strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) set to curb the spread of COVID-19. At the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves near here, which is the focus of Hindus from all over the country for the Thaipusam celebration every year, […]
Maintain SOPs during Thaipusam, CNY festivals: Khairy
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysians are reminded to continue complying with the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) during the Thaipusam celebration today and the Chinese New Year festival next month. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in his tweet on Monday (Jan 17) told the public to put on their face masks and practise TRIIS – trace, report, isolate, inform and seek at all times, activate MySJ […]
All orders for Thaipusam, CNY destroyed: Trader
IPOH: “All the kacang, keropok and kerepek ordered by my customers for the Thaipusam and Chinese New Year celebrations were burnt to a crisp and I could not salvage anything. I feel so sad,” said T. Sanggarlingam in despair. His kacang putih shop at Laluan Sungai Pari 12, Buntong, here, was gutted in an early morning fire on Sunday (Jan 16). Sanggarlingam, 52, who has been running […]
