A festival occurring in the Tamil month Thai (January-February), the day of the star Pusam around Pournami (Full Moon) is celebrated as Thai Pusam. It is a special day for worship of Lord Muruga (also known as Subrahmanya or Thendayuthapani) and is celebrated in a very grand manner at all Murugan temples, especially at the 'Aaru Padai Veedu' of Murugan (These are six temples in India especially dedicated to Lord Muruga). This festival honours Muruga or Subramanya, the son of Shiva.
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Indians celebrate Thaipusam as a religious festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war and victory. It commemorates the day when Parvati, Murugan's mother, presented him with a spear to vanquish the demon Soorapadman. Devotees observe Thaipusam by performing various acts of devotion, such as carrying kavadis (decorated frames) and piercing their bodies as acts of penance and gratitude.
Some Hindi people during Thaipusam pierce their tongue and lips with mini spears as a part of their prayers to show how committed they are to the function.
they eat bread and honey. the bread is for the men and how strong. the honey is for the women.
they eat bread and honey. the bread is for the men and how strong. the honey is for the women.
it is important because it is to enjoy and spend time with your family member.
I think because of different attraction places in Malaysia like ( Batu Caves, Chin Swee Cave Temple, Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur Craft Complex ) these all places are awesome. Jovial Festivals, Chinese New Year, Wesak Day, Thaipusam, Langkawi Water Festival of Kedah festivals has different taste for every one.
In Palani, Tamil Nadu, India, Thousands of devotees flock to Palani and attend kavadi. According to palani.org, "The number of kavadis reaching Palani for Thai Pusam is about 10,000. For Pankuni Uttiram, 50,000 kavadis arrive. It is kavadi to your right, kavadi to your left, kavadi in front of you, kavadi behind you, kavadi above you and kavadi below you.
There are many. They say every day is a festival day for hindus. Hindus in different regions have their own special festivals. Here is a list: Makar Sankranti/Pongal, Vasant Panchami, Thaipusam, Shivaratri, Holi, Shigmo, Vasant Navratri, Rama Navami/Gudi Padwa/Ugadi, Vishu/Tamil New Year, Hanuman Jayanti (Birth Anniversary), Bihu, Sitalsasthi, Vata Purnima, Bonalu, Bathukamma, Rath Yatra, Guru Purnima, Mahalakshmi Vrata, Onam, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Ganesh Chaturthi, Nuakhai, Navratri, Vijayadashami, Bhai dooj, Kartik Purnima, Prathamashtami, Yatra, Karthikai Deepam, Pancha Ganapati, Kumbha Festival.
The Hindus celebrate Deepavali nationwide, Thaipusam mainly at Batu Caves, Penang and Ipoh.Ponggal is also a major festival for Hindus. The Malays celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Hari Raya Puasa, Israk And Mikraj, Birthday Of The Prophet. The Chinese celebrate Chinese New Year. Other races celebrate festivals such as Christmas, Hari Gawai(sabah and Sarawak), Keamaatan and etc.