Can followers of Hinduism stay mute when bulls or any animal, for that matter, is being ill-treated? Thaipusam is a festival which attracts Hindus to Malaysia. But this year, the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) has started an investigation into a complaint about the mistreatment of bulls used to pull the silver Thaipusam chariot […]
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Thaipusam: Coconut breaking is not a contest
In Penang, Malaysia, the Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) has called for less breaking of coconuts after last year’s Thaipusam where about 400,000 broken coconuts were found with their flesh intact. CAP education officer NV Subbarow is quoted by the Free Malaysia Today as saying that since breaking more coconuts mean more luck hence people […]
Thaipusam provides meaning and purpose to Tamil Hindus!
For the Tamil Hindus, the holy Thaipusam is an important religious occasion. This is the post by Penang Deputy Chief Minister P Ramasamy where he underlines its importance for Tamil Hindus: From a Hindu religous perspective, Thaipusam is all about worshipping and adoring the good deeds performed by Lord Muruga. However, the fervor, passion and enthusiasm […]
Malaysia: Moral policing in Hindu festival draws criticism
Hindu festival Thaipusam is around the corner and is a moment of happiness for the Hindus in Malaysia. Thaipusam is a major Hindu festival in Malaysia and draws tourists from across the world. Millions of Hindus visit Selangor (Batu Caves Sri Subramaniam Temple), Penang (Waterfalls Murugan Temple), Ipoh (Gunong Cheroh Murugan Temple) and the Temples […]