Thaipusam or Thaipoosam (Tamil: தைப்பூசம், romanized: Taippūcam) is a Tamil Hindu festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of...

dedicated to Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The hill was originally known as Kapal Tanggang (the Ship...

worship. The temple is also a major focal point for the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. Devotees would customarily embark on a pilgrimage from Lorong...

took three years to construct, and was unveiled in January 2006 during Thaipusam festival. The managing authority of the temple rests with the Tamil descendants...

Murugan, the Hindu god of war. It is a central part of the festival of Thaipusam and emphasizes debt bondage. The Kavadi ("burden") itself is a physical...

Nuzul al-Quran in seven states and all three federal territories, and Thaipusam in five states and two federal territories. As of 2020, each state and...

Hindus in Malaysia celebrate Deepavali, the festival of lights, while Thaipusam is a religious rite which sees pilgrims from all over the country converge...

Panchami Navratri Nyepi Onam Pongal Raksha Bandhan Rama-Lilas Ram Navami Thaipusam Ugadi Vaikunta Ekadasi Vaisakhi Vijayadashami Diwali Kshamavani Paryushana...

Chaturthi Holi Krishna Janmashtami Maha Shivaratri Navaratri Rama Navami Thaipusam Vijayadashami Harvest festivals Bhogi Bihu Lohri Maghi Maghe Sankranti...

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University Press of Florida. ISBN 978-0-8130-3736-3. "8. Thaipusam Considered: The Divine Crossing", Thaipusam in Malaysia, ISEAS Publishing, pp. 288–353, 31 December...

invariably belonged to the Vysya class” Belle, Carl Vadivella (2017). Thaipusam in Malaysia. Singapore: ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute. ISBN 978-981-4786-66-9...

January to 15 February). The celebrations take place on a full moon night (Thaipusam) and the pristine water turns colourful as the temple is lit. The idols...

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In addition, festivals celebrated at the temple include the following. Thaipusam: The temple does special pooja's from 4am for lord Murugan. The reason...

an object of worship in the temples dedicated to Murugan. The annual Thaipusam festival celebrates the occasion when Murugan received the divine vel...

downfall of Surapadma is the legend behind the occasion of the festival of Thaipusam. Tarakasura Jalandhara Banasura Handelman, Don (25 September 2013). One...

Socio-economic analysis. MJP Publisher. Belle, Carl Vadivella (14 February 2018). Thaipusam in Malaysia. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. ISBN 978-981-4786-66-9...

and religious events, including Chinese New Year, Eid al-Fitri, Diwali, Thaipusam, Vaisakhi, Christmas, Vesak and Songkran. Chinese New Year celebrations...

Festival Geulayang Tunang (kite festival) Festival Kupi Indonesia City Expo Thaipusam. There are three beaches close to Banda Aceh which can be reached by car...

Heritage Board. "Ministry of Manpower issues response on debate over Thaipusam public holiday". The Straits Times. Singapore. 13 February 2015. Retrieved...

to mini Thaipusam, The Star dated 5 May 2015". "Chariot parade marks mini Thaipusam, The Star dated 22 April 2016". "Big faith at mini Thaipusam, The Star...

participating in Hindu festivals like Deepavali, the fire-walking ceremony, and Thaipusam. Certain temples, such as the Sri Krishnan Temple in Waterloo Street,...

Zealand, Germany and Switzerland. Festivals pertaining to Murugan are: Thaipusam is celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai on the confluence...

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cultural festivals such as the Thaipusam procession at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple. Every year during the Thaipusam celebration, a silver chariot carrying...

Sthala Vriksha is Athi maram. There is a tank within the temple premises. Thaipusam is celebrated very grandly for 3 days every year and draws a huge crowd...

p. 301. ISBN 978-90-04-25739-9. Belle, Carl Vadivella (2018-02-14). Thaipusam in Malaysia. Flipside Digital Content Company Inc. p. 201. ISBN 978-981-4786-66-9...

Kartika Pournami, falling on the Gregorian months of November or December. Thaipusam is a Tamil festival celebrated on the first full moon day of the Tamil...

Saturday of Light" among Coptic Christians, is the day after Good Friday. Thaipusam - A Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full...