Eating glass. Fire walking. Sword swallowing. These acts that shock and delight have roots in the real and mythical practices ...

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A PORTION of waste generated during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves temple this year will be sent to recycling centres instead of ending up in landfills. Two non-governmental organisations ...

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Thaipusam, despite its official non-recognition as a holiday, remains a spiritually significant and joyous affair for Hindus in Singapore, said MP Jamus Lim. Speaking in parliament on Thursday ...

Rituals performed during Thaipusam hold deep significance for Hindu devotees. The festival honors a goddess’ gift of a spear to vanquish evil given to another. Devotees pierce their bodies with hooks ...

Image via Wikipedia The Malay Mail said that Azad's dance was interpreted as mocking "Hindu devotees enter(ing) a trance", usually during Thaipusam celebrations. MalaysiaKini reported that the ...

Three Era FM announcers have apologised at the Batu Caves temple complex for their antics mocking the Thaipusam kavadi ritual. “From our side, Datuk, we truly… we are sorry,” said radio ...

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It is used to invoke Lord Murugan, a Hindu deity, specifically referring to his powerful spear called the "Vel" which symbolises victory and divine power; devotees chant this during the Thaipusam ...

The Communications Ministry said earlier it is investigating Astro’s radio channel Era FM over a clip where its announcers allegedly mocked Hindus and their Thaipusam ritual. In a separate statement, ...

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 — The Communications Ministry said today it is investigating Astro’s radio channel Era FM over a clip where its announcers allegedly mocked Hindus and their Thaipusam ritual.