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Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of Malaysia's 28 million total population, participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving...

by fareez nazlan in Malaysia on 07/02/2012

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Celebration of Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur

Thousands of Hindu devotees come to the Lord Murugan temple during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

by Ali Mufti in Malaysia on 07/02/2012

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Hindu festival of Thaipusam

Thousands of Malaysian Hindu devotees participated in the annual celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple 30 km outside Kuala Lumpur,...

by Azhar A Rahim in Malaysia on 07/02/2012

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Annual Thaipusam festival celebrated - Kuala Lumpur
The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, which commemorates the day when Goddess Pavarthi gave her son Lord Muruga an invincible lance with which he destroyed evil demons, was celebrated by som...
Thaipusam Festival celebrated at Batu Caves - Malaysia
Hindu devotees celebrated Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur as thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of the population, participated in the annual thanks...
Celebration of Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur
Thousands of Hindu devotees come to the Lord Murugan temple during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2012 Thaipusam Celebration at Batu Caves, Selangor, Malaysia
Hindu Devotees Celebrate the yearly celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple, 20km from Kuala Lumpur City, Malaysia. 7th February 2012.
Wang Kang Festival or The King Barge Festival - Kuala Lumpur
Taoist Devotees held a "Wang Kang" procession through Malacca Town, south of Kuala Lumpur. The procession is held around town to collect lost souls, for them to rest in peace ...
Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur
Thousands of people participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in which devotees subject themselves to painful rituals in a demonstration of faith and penance, held in the c...
Hindu festival of Thaipusam
Thousands of Malaysian Hindu devotees participated in the annual celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves temple 30 km outside Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 7th February 2012
Thaipusam festival celebrated in Kuala Lumpur
Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of Malaysia's 28 million total population, participated in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival in the capital at the Batu Ca...
Wang Kang Festival underway in Malaysia
Taoist devotees burn a barge for the Wang Kang Festival in Pulau Melaka. It was said that a day after the Wang Kang is burnt, the temple doors will be closed for three days. Malaysia. 6...
Thaipusam festival commences in Kuala Lumpur
Thousands of Hindu devotees prayed in front of the Lord Muruga's chariot during the annual Thaipusam festival in the capital. Malaysia. 6th February 2012
'Awan Nano' wins best song on the TV's Malaysian Music contest
An Annual Malaysian Music contest is held on a popular news channel. The competition hosted local artists singing on local television station TV3. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 29th January ...
Lighting oil lamps for blessings during Chinese New Year
Lighting oil lamps offered by disciples for a blessing at Cheng Hoon Teng Temple in Malacca, 200km South of Kuala Lumpur during Chinese New Year celebration. Malacca, Malaysia. 26 Janua...
Chinese New Year Approaches
A woman prays for health and happiness at Thean Hou temple in Kuala Lumpur. The lunar New Year begins on January 23rd and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, according to the Chi...
Chinese New Year Celebrations - Malaysia
Visitors could be seen enjoying performances of the traditional lion dance during Chinese New Year celebrations at the Thean Hou temple. Kuala Lumpur. 23rd January 2012
Chinese New Year Eve 2012
It's Chinese New Year's Eve 2012 and the world is celebrating the start of the Year of the Dragon in fantastic style. The fireworks celebration at Thean Hou temple, Kuala Lump...
Tai Chi for Chinese New Year 2012
A woman performs a traditional Chinese exercise "Tai Chi" at Temple in Kuala Lumpur. The Lunar New Year begins on January 23 and marks the start of the Year of the Dragon, acc...
Maybank Malaysia Super Series Badminton win by Lee Chong Wei
The Super Series Malaysia Open Badminton Championship saw Lee Chong Wei defeat Taufik Hidayat by scores of 21-9, 21-18. The tournament was held at Putra Stadium in Bukit Jalil. Kuala Lu...
Five hurt in explosions after opposition leader sodomy acquittal
Five people were hurt in three explosions after supporters of opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim gathered near the Jalan Duta Court Complex, to celebrate his acquittal. Malaysia...
Anwar Ibrahim acquitted of sodomy charges - Kuala Lumpur
A Malaysian court has acquitted opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim of sodomy charges in a surprise ruling that could accelerate the political comeback of one of Asia's most celebrated...
Explosions during Anwar Ibrahim sodomy aquittal
Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim was acquitted in a surprise end to a politically-charged sodomy trial he has called a government bid to cripple his opposition ahead of forthco...