Over a million people will celebrate Thaipusam in Malaysia tomorrow (11 February) at various temples nationwide. This important Hindu event dedicated to Lord Murugan will see chariot processions in major cities like Kuala Lumpur, George Town, and Ipoh. Road closures will be in place during these processions, so travelers should plan accordingly.
Over a million people will be celebrating Thaipusam in Malaysia tomorrow at various temples nationwide, one of the most important Hindu events for believers of the faith. A celebration dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, it is held on the first full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai .
If you’re living in or planning to visit these cities tomorrow, do take note of the road closures for the festivities below and plan your travels accordingly:BERNAMA quoted Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Datuk Rusdi Mohd Isa as saying that roads in the Malaysian capital have been closed and diverted in stages since Sunday to make way for the chariot procession from the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun H.S Lee to the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves.
Meanwhile, the chariot processions back from SriSubramaniar Temple to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple will begin at 5 pm on Wednesday and are expected to end at noon on Thursday .
THAIPUSAM HINDU FESTIVAL ROAD CLOSURES KUALA LUMPUR IPOH GEORGE TOWN
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