Thaipusam - Thaipusam the Murugan Festival

This year, the Hindu festival will be observed on Tuesday Jan 18.

Those who are medically ineligible for Covid-19 vaccines under the national vaccination programme and unvaccinated children below 12 will be allowed to participate too.

This festival attracts over a million people each year at the Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur, which houses several Hindu shrines and the 42.

Some devotees fast for more than a month before the occasion while others shave their heads as an act of gratitude, repentance or as a poignant plea to have prayers answered.