11 February 2025
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Signifying the triumph of good over evil, Thaipusam is a Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Murugan, the Hindu god of war, over the demon Surapadman.
The annual festival involves Kavadi Aattam, a ritualistic practice that sees devotees piercing their skin, tongue or cheeks with skewers as an act of religious self-mortification. These skewers resemble vel, a divine spear that was carried by Murugan.
Worshippers embarking on this spiritual journey are also seen carrying a pot of cow milk to the temple as an offering that symbolises the purifying of the mind and soul.
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In Singapore, you can observe Thaipusam in Little India. Devotees will embark on the journey by foot from Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple (along Serangoon Road) to Sri Thendayuthapani Temple (on Tank Road).
Estimated to be 4 km long, the spiritual walk will be accompanied by live traditional music along the procession route, adding an undeniable vibrance to the amazing atmosphere.
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