Thaipusam festival: Glimpse of South India in Singapore and Malaysia
Thaipusum festival is the largest and most significant Hindu public display not only in Southern India but in Malaysia and Singapore where the Tamil diaspora has settled in years. The celebration is all about faith, endurance and penance. The word Thaipusam is a combination of the Tamil month, “Thai” and the name of a star, “Pusam”. This particular star is at its highest point during the festival. This festival is celebrated as a sign of appreciation to Lord Murugan… <a class="more-link" href="https://www.religionworld.in/thaipusam-festival-glimpse-of-south-india-in-singapore-and-malaysia/">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Thaipusam festival: Glimpse of South India in Singapore and Malaysia</span></a>





