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Thaipusam Festival Draws Millions to Batu Caves

2/1/2026

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On February 1, 2026, Kuala Lumpur's Batu Caves hosted Thaipusam, drawing hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees.
Participants performed rituals such as body piercing and milk offerings to honor goddess Parvathi and Lord Murugan.
The festival is celebrated in many countries with large Tamil communities.
Devotees climbed the 272 steps to the temple.
The Batu Caves, featuring a 43-meter statue of Murugan, is expected to welcome 2.5 million visitors.

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Story summary

On February 1, 2026, Kuala Lumpur's Batu Caves hosted Thaipusam, drawing hundreds of thousands of Hindu devotees.
Participants performed rituals such as body piercing and milk offerings to honor goddess Parvathi and Lord Murugan.
The festival is celebrated in many countries with large Tamil communities.
Devotees climbed the 272 steps to the temple.
The Batu Caves, featuring a 43-meter statue of Murugan, is expected to welcome 2.5 million visitors.