HOME HARI RAYA AIDILFITRI CHINESE NEW YEAR DEEPAVALI THAIPUSAM
Thaipusam
is usually celebrated with a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya,
Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Selangor only. Thaipusam is
festival that hindu celebrate for passionate spiritual.
This festival falls on a full moon. The walk to the Batu Caves is the most important element of the celebration. Some devotees will carry large milk pots and ornate frames (kavadi). The kavadi are supported by a series of spikes that laterally pierce the skin of their chest and backs as a symbol of penance. Upon reaching the caves, devotees are greeted by a 42.7 m statue of Lord Muragan. Many
Hindu consider Thaipusam is a expression of loyalty and allegiance
between people and the deities. It also considered a form of
thanksgiving to Lord Muragan for any prayers that he has answered.
Hindu that celebrate this festival will offer Lord Muragan their gifts
in the form of orange and yellow flowers and fruits while wearing
similarly-coloured clothing.