Last April, musician Sid Sriram surprised the world by closing his Coachella performance—a first for a South Asian—with a passage from 14th-century saint-poet Arunagirinathar’s revered ‘Thiruppugazh’.

The once dreary staircase now boasts a vibrant rainbow makeover and Thaipusam celebrations attract over a million devotees ...

"It’s more than just a job for me. I have been shaving heads at Batu Caves for many years because it’s part of my service of honour to Lord Murugan. I feel it's part of my responsibility to ...

The first thing you’ll notice as you arrive in the Batu Cave complex is the 140-foot-tall golden statue of the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan. It’s the tallest statue of its kind in the world ...

KUALA LUMPUR: The annual journey of the chariot bearing the statue of Lord Murugan from the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam here to Batu Caves proceeded without a hitch. According to Sri ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The annual sight of Hindu devotees bearing kavadis, milk pots, and smashing coconuts will take over the streets today as Hindus ring in Thaipusam. Thaipusam is celebrated ...

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Malaysia. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan.