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Not just about ‘kavadi’ and Batu Caves: What is Thaipusam and how did it become massive in Malaysia?
On the eve of Thaipusam, the community celebrates “Chetti Pusam” by carrying a peacock kavadi along with the silver chariot procession to the Hilltop Temple. The chariot is pulled by a pair of ...
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Gold, silver chariots to ride in unity
We also expect 3,000 to 4,000 kavadi bearers. Many pull chariots as well, and we expect we’ll have 30 to 40 of those chariots,” he said. For those trying to locate the silver chariot on the ...
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Kavadi carrying not allowed during Thaipusam this year, says National Unity Minister
KUALA LUMPUR: Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during the Thaipusam festival this time, with the kavadi-carrying ...