Thaipusam

In Penang, Thaipusam festival waste fuels green energy

Workers cleaning the coconut shells along Jalan Datuk Keramat after the Thaipusam celebration in George Town, Penang.

Two Penang city council officers hurt in balloon explosion during Thaipusam

A Hindu devotee in a trance state during a procession at the Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur.

Record 19,000 devotees fill streets for Thaipusam 2026 in Singapore

The annual Thaipusam festival is jointly organised by Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Sri Thendayuthapani Temple and Hindu Endowments Board.

More slots for Thaipusam devotees as registration reopens till Jan 31

Thaipusam devotees queued at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple after additional registration slots were opened.

Registration for Thaipusam 2026 participation closes after number of devotees hits maximum

Registration to take part in Thaipusam on Feb 1 has closed as the maximum capacity that the temples are able to manage safely and
responsibly has been reached.

Bigger-than-usual turnout expected for Feb 1 Thaipusam procession; motorists advised to avoid area

Motorists are strongly advised to avoid driving in the vicinity of Little India on the day.

Devotees can book Thaipusam 2026 participation slots from Dec 10

Online registration is compulsory for all devotees who wish to participate in Thaipusam 2026.

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