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Thaipusam commemorates the day, according to Hindu mythology, when the goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Murugan a powerful lance to fight evil demons

Mohd Rasfan
Updated Feb 1, 2026

Thaipusam commemorates the day, according to Hindu mythology, when the goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Murugan a powerful lance to fight ev…

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Many devotees pierce their bodies with skewers and hooks to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the most revered Hindu festivals

Mohd Rasfan
Updated Feb 1, 2026

Many devotees pierce their bodies with skewers and hooks to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the most revered Hindu festivals

Sea of colour as Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

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Sea of colour as Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

AFP AFP
Updated Feb 1, 2026

A sea of colour lit up Malaysia's landmark Batu Caves outside the capital Sunday, as hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees gathered to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the religion's most revered festivals.

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Obama cancels trip to China

Gillian Wong, Associated Press
Updated Aug 27, 2020

BEIJING — President Barack Obama has called off a trip to Asia just as China’s president is being feted in regional capitals ahead of summits where the U.S. no-show will give China a chance to shine and boost its influence.

Thaipusam commemorates the day, according to Hindu mythology, when the goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Murugan a powerful lance to fight evil demons

Many devotees pierce their bodies with skewers and hooks to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the most revered Hindu festivals

Sea of colour as Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

Obama cancels trip to China

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Thaipusam commemorates the day, according to Hindu mythology, when the goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Murugan a powerful lance to fight evil demons

Many devotees pierce their bodies with skewers and hooks to celebrate Thaipusam, one of the most revered Hindu festivals

Sea of colour as Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam with piercings and prayer

Obama cancels trip to China

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