Once again thank you for the joint efforts, all the LGs & especially @StephenAbraham .
Here is my brief and few photos, adding few points to the descriptions of @PavelSarwar . Also, may be a brief answer to the questions of @DanniS , I hope.
… A (mini) Brief on Thaipusam…
In Battu Caves, the Thaipusam (dedicated to Vel Murugan, the son of Lord Shiva) is celebrated during January and February time (based on Tamil Calendar). The festival is open for all religions and continues for 3 days. This colorful ‘Day & Night’ festival is worth seeing during day and night. The main function starts at the base of the hill. The devotees carry different types of offerings (Kavadis, Kudams [vessel] with Milk, flowers, etc.), after praying at the base and carries these offerings to the main Cave temple, for final submission.
Thaipusam is widely celebrated in India, Sri Lanka, etc. (I am writing this note on 21st January, which is the Thaipusam day in India). The most famous Temple in India is Palani Malai (Tamil Nadu).
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All the best, dear friends,
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