More than 1 million devotees flock to Malaysia’s Batu Caves for Thaipusam

More than a million devotees in Malaysia gathered to celebrate Thaipusam on Jan 25. Drum beats rang in the air, as "kavadi" bearers made their trek to the Batu Caves temple in Selangor. The Batu Caves complex is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India. It is the focal point for the festival in the country, attracting thousands of locals and tourists alike.

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[SueAbdullah]

Blessed Thaipusam & happy holiday to everyone ❤

[glories]

I went to Penang Thaipusam ! Such as great experience.

[sunni]

When is Singapore going to make Thaipusam a holiday?

[hakimnurul]

Come to Malaysia. We respect all religion and race. Respect each other

[deepmalarajeshkhanna]

Malaysia hindu population 2 million only
❤❤❤🕉🙏may all get lord murugan blessings

[rexman]

With all the restrictions imposed by Singapore govt many Singaporeans like me are flocking to Malaysia especially Penang n Batu Caves

[elaiyakarthik]

As early as 8? people been coming since wednesday morning non stop 24 hrs.

[Bacteria]

they are not hindus . murugan is not a hindu, those north indians stealing others identity, they had their own ram god . . murugan is tamilsgod, tamils only celebrate thaipusam #tamilsgod .