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Thaipusam

Mr Thachna Murari Balakrishnan has been involved with the Thaipusam festival since he was eight years old.

Veteran Kavadi Bearer Shares 3-Decade Experience at Indian Heritage Centre

For nearly 3 decades, Mr Thachna Murari Balakrishnan, 39, a Chetti Melakan, has been carrying the kavadi (often a decorated canopy or an ornate wooden arch) as a ceremonial sacrifice and an act of dev...

5 Feb 2026 19:39

Sri Thendayuthapani Temple’s annadhanam for Thaipusam this year.

Thaipusam Annadhanam: Temple Food is a Rite of Passage

5 Feb 2026 19:02

Minister of State, Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth & Ministry of Manpower, Dinesh Vasu, interacting with devotees at this year’s Thaipusam.

The Editor’s Beat: Responsive Planning Enhanced This Year’s Thaipusam

5 Feb 2026 16:21

Singaporeans of diverse backgrounds came together to celebrate Thaipusam, which fell on Feb 1 this year.

Faith, Friendship, and Fortitude: Singaporeans From Diverse Backgrounds Unite at Thaipusam 2026

1 Feb 2026 19:33

Paalkudam (milk pot) carrying devotees at the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, awaiting the start of their procession walk for Thaipusam 2026.

Record 19,000 Devotees Fill Streets for Thaipusam 2026

1 Feb 2026 16:31

Mr. Vairavan Marimuthu (right), 72, provides guidance to his grandson, Mr. Darshan Sevaraj, 23, as they prepare for Thaipusam.

Grandfather Returns to Thaipusam with Grandson After 10 Years

30 Jan 2026 9:18

It is important to enable as many devotees as possible to observe Thaipusam and to fulfil their vows, noted MOS Dinesh Vasu Dash in an Instagram post on Jan 29.

Registrations For Thaipusam 2026 Reopen After Devotees’ Feedback: MOS Dinesh Vasu

29 Jan 2026 19:18

A helicopter from Malaysia’s central airbase in Subang, Selangor, carrying out water bombing operations in Pengerang, Johor, on Jan 28, 2026.

The Editor’s Beat: Stay Vigilant Amidst Haze and the Flu Season

29 Jan 2026 15:49

In 2026, Thaipusam falls on a Sunday. Motorists are advised to avoid the Little India area, which already experiences heavy foot and road traffic on weekends.

Bigger-than-expected Turnout Expected for Feb 1 Thaipusam Procession; Motorists Advised to Avoid Area

19 Jan 2026 15:19

Mr Kathirasan Shanmugam carrying the harigandam-style kavadi.

Built For Faith Through The Ages: Devotees Share Their Kavadi-Making Tradition

13 Feb 2025 19:31

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