Thaipusam (타이푸삼 2.9~2.11)

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Thaipusam (타이푸삼 2.9~2.11)

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Thaipusam is celebrated during the full moon of the 10th month in the Hindu calendar and is normally held during the last week of January or the beginning of February for a few days. During this celebration, a pilgrimage procession takes place to bring the statue of Lord Muruga on a silver chariot led by more than 60 kavadis from Little India to the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani temple atop the hill of Jalan Kebun Bunga. The tradition of breaking of coconuts is carried out the day before to 'clean' the roads for this divine journey. The devotees then go through a physical endurance of being skewered and pierced on the back and front of their bodies as an act of penance. Thunderous loud music, singing, dancing and the beating of drums of devotional songs are the norm during this festival. Upon reaching the temple, devotees will fulfill their vows, offer thanksgiving prayers and do penance as required.

■ Date        9 - 11 Feb 2017

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