5 days ago · GEORGE TOWN: The Thaipusam festival in Penang has begun with the golden chariot procession, attracting thousands of devotees and spectators. The procession carrying the statue of Lord Murugan ...

Feb 6, 2025 · Penang Thaipusam is a grand blend of devotion, tradition, and celebration. From sacred kavadi rituals to dazzling chariot processions and endless South Indian delicacies, this is a festival like no other.. Clad in bright yellow and chanting “Vel Vel,” devotees carry milk pots on their heads and kavadis harnessed to their bodies to fulfil their annual vows.

4 days ago · As Thaipusam coincides with the school holidays this year, both the Batu Caves temple and Penang's Waterfall Hilltop Temple are preparing to receive over 1.5 million devotees each. Meanwhile, the Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniar Temple in Ipoh is expecting over 350,000 devotees and tourists.

Feb 10, 2018 · Experiencing the spiritual festival of Thaipusam in Penang can be an intense and rewarding experience. Here's 5 things you should know about the festival if you're attending or visiting for the fist time.

6 days ago · 3. Waterfall Temple (Penang) The next location is Waterfall Temple whose actual name is Arulmigu Bala Thandayuthapani is recognizable to Penangites. Penang’s Thaipusam celebrations center around this temple, which is one of the oldest and is …

4 days ago · Thaipusam is usually celebrated with a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Selangor only. Thaipusam is an annual festival in which millions of Hindu devotees across the world take part in one of the world’s most passionate spiritual celebrations.

4 days ago · GEORGE TOWN: Crowd control and public safety during the Thaipusam celebrations here are excellent, with no untoward incidents or crimes reported so far, says Comm Datuk Hamzah Ahmad.

Far more than kavadis and body piercings, Penang Thaipusam takes you through Penang’s diverse cultural and natural heritage, starting at Little India in the heart of the UNESCO heritage site and ending at the fringe of a virgin rainforest.

5 days ago · The Thaipusam procession in Penang traces its origins back to 1856, with the silver chariot being the sole feature until 2017, when the Penang Hindu Endowment Board introduced the golden chariot.

THAIPUSAM in Penang is not just a festival; it's a breathtaking blend of culture, faith, and communal harmony. Celebrated with a fervour that mirrors the island's rich diversity, Thaipusam here is unique in its traditions and celebrations.