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After more than a month of preparations and fasting, Millions of Hindu devotees made their way up the 272 steps of Batu Caves to the Sri Subramaniar Swamy temple yesterday to fulfil their vows during Thaipusam. This Thaipusam celebration also attracted hundreds of non-Hindus, both local and foreign, making Batu Caves becomes a tourist hotspots this year.
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| Devotees gathering nearby a river to bathe before making their way to Batu caves |
Like in the years before, some vows carried in kavadis of different sizes decorated with peacock feathers and lights; Many others have shad their head bald to carry pal-kodam ( milk pots ) , with face and body pierced with the vel ( lance) to show their appreciation to Lord Muruga.
This year Thaipusam celebration became special with the presence of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak. He said that Thaipusam although originally is a Hindu Festival, but now is a part of Malaysia’s multicultural celebration.
Something happens during his speech. A few Human Rights Party ( HRP) demonstrators carried placards to send the message that they are unhappy with the Malay literature textbook titled Interlok in schools. 9 of the demonstrators were arrested after 20 minutes by polices.
I felt glad and happy that I live in a multicultural country. On that day, we got Public holiday and celebrate it together. I can’t imagine the pain when they try to put the vel on their body, it feels like pulling our skin and the kavadis are heavy to carry. But to show their appreciation to Lord Muruga, a lot of them did it. I am proud of them !! Happy Thaipusam !
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| Thaipusam 2011 |
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