Thaipusam celebration eventually spread to other parts of the country, with the establishment of the Batu Caves temple in 1888 and the Kallumalai Temple in Ipoh, Perak in 1889.

The Batu Caves, which consist of ... For reference, Thailand and Indonesia had budgets of $406 million and $225 million, respectively, in 2017. Despite that, ...

For the past 18 years, barber and grocery store owner Saravanan Ayasamy, 44, has embraced a sacred duty – shaving heads for Thaipusam at the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.

FOR many Hindus, Thaipusam is a time to express gratitude, seek blessings and fulfil vows made to Lord Muruga. The festival typically takes place in the Tamil calendar month of Thai (usually ...

The Batu Caves are one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist attractions. They serve as a religious site for Hindu worshippers and are the focal point of the annual Thaipusam festival every year.

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Scientists found a “skittish” animal with “reddish gold” eyes lurking in caves of Thailand and discovered a new species, a study said. Photos from Evan Quah via Grismer, Aowphol, Grismer ...

Scientists found a “skittish” animal with “reddish gold” eyes lurking in caves of Thailand and discovered a new species, a study said. Photos from Evan Quah via Grismer, Aowphol, Grismer ...

Indian-origin man Suresh Vanaz made headlines after he carried his brother with cerebral palsy while visiting Batu Caves for Thaipusam. He lives in Singapore. Thursday, Jun 19, 2025 ...

The Malaysian government said it would install an escalator at the famous Batu Caves as an alternative for those unwilling to climb the 272 steps to the top of the main shrine. R Nadarajah, the temple ...