LIVERPOOL, England, Jan 31 (Reuters) - Liverpool's Hugo Ekitike struck twice in two minutes to spark Arne Slot's side to a 4-1 comeback win over Newcastle United on Saturday for the champions' first Premier League victory in over a month.
KUALA LUMPUR: Thaipusam holds a special place in the lives of 31-year-old devotee N. Prakash and his wife after their childless marriage was blessed with a son following prayers at Batu Caves . After seven years of marriage and three years of trying for a child, the couple from Seremban turned to prayer during the festival.
“We hadn’t attended Thaipusam for a few years and decided to come two years ago, praying for a child.Since then, Prakash, who works as a logistics executive, said that he and his wife have made a vow to make the pilgrimage to Batu Caves annually. “No matter how busy life gets, we will make time to make the trip here and join the others in prayers.” He described the festival as lively and colourful, especially on Thaipusam, when Batu Caves attracts thousands of devotees and tourists.“It makes our journey worthwhile and reminds us why we return annually,” he said. Another devotee, who wished to be known as Arenth, 49, said he has been attending Thaipusam since he was seven, except during the years when the festival was interrupted by the Covid-19 pandemic. Arenth, who was accompanied by his 73-year-old aunt, Jaya, said they decided to make an overnight walk to Batu Caves this year as a form of devotion. Arriving from Klang by car at around midnight, he said he parked at Pasar Seni and began the six-hour walk to Batu Caves with his aunt, reaching the foot of the caves just before dawn. The pair took their time walking to Batu Caves, stopping only at rest points where volunteers offered food and drinks.He said he plans to return to Batu Caves at midnight on the eve of the festival and again at around 4am, as these are considered auspicious times for prayers.Jaya, who was unfazed by the long walk, said more relatives would be joining them in prayers later during the festival.She noted that the crowd at Batu Caves was much larger than in previous years, attributing this year’s significance to the timing of the prayers during the full moon and the special star alignment.
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