As A. Thashlima Nashrin, 25, of Munnamalaipatti in Melur taluk walks into the Murugan temple in Vellaripatti, children rush to greet her. Together, they begin reciting a Tamil poem, which they do ...

On the day of Thaipusam, devotees gather at temples dedicated to Lord Murugan, offering prayers, lighting oil lamps, and making offerings of fruit, flowers, and coconuts to the deity.

Whether celebrated in the vibrant streets of Tamil Nadu or in the serene temples of Malaysia and Singapore, the spirit of Thaipusam remains the same dedication to Lord Murugan and his divine guidance.

Devotees offer yellow fruits and flowers to Lord Murugan. The devotees who use skewers and hooks on their body parts, when they reach the temple, the metal implements are immediately removed and their ...

Muslim organisations set up a free medical camp for devotees walking to the Palani Murugan temple during the Thai Poonam festival in Tamil Nadu. The camp, organised by Quaid-E-Millat Foundation and ...

The kavadi, meaning "sacrifice at every step," is borne as a vow to Lord Murugan or as an act of gratitude. In Singapore, it is customary for the procession to start at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, ...

Thaipusam commemorates the day when Goddess Parvati bestowed Lord Murugan (also known as Lord Kartikeya) with a divine spear, the Vel, to vanquish the demon Soorapadam. This event symbolizes the ...

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As Delhi eagerly awaits the announcement of its next Chief Minister, political leaders across parties began their day by visiting temples to seek divine blessings ahead of the Assembly election ...