The oldest Hindu temple in Penang, Sri Mahamariamman Temple, is abuzz with activity each time the annual Thaipusam celebration comes around. Located within George Town’s Little India heritage enclave in Lebuh Queen, this venerated place of worship was established after prominent community leader Betty Lingam Chetty secured a land grant from the British in 1801. Read more at https://tinyurl.com/yfxdbwz5 WATCH MORE: https://thestartv.com/c/news SUBSCRIBE: https://cutt.ly/TheStar LIKE: https://fb.c

THAIPUSAM 2026 — DIVINE DARSHAN AND BLESSINGS Today, on the sacred threshold of the Thaipusam celebration, devotees aligned in devotion and spiritual gravity for the DIVINE DARSHAN AND BLESSINGS of THE SUPREME PONTIFF OF HINDUISM BHAGAVAN SRI NITHYANANDA PARAMASHIVAM. Thaipusam marks the profound occasion when GODDESS PARVATI BESTOWED THE DIVINE VEL upon LORD MURUGAN, empowering Him to dispel darkness and restore righteous order. This festival is observed on the full moon day in the Tamil month

Thaipusam is celebrated by the Hindus annually. Here are some facts about the festival in Malaysia. | The Star

Today we celebrate Thaipusam—a festival dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan who symbolises bravery, power and virtue. To believers, Thaipusam is a journey of devotion, sacrifice and thanksgiving. On the day, devotees embark on a ceremonial procession carrying large metal structures called kavadis which are pierced into the body with spikes and hooks. Kavadis are adorned with pictures of deities and peacock features, often featuring personal details to express the devotee’s relationship with their