What you need to know about this festive celebration on the island. Thaipusam is hard work. Vel! von Birgitt » Do 29. In Penang Thaipusam is celebrated at Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple (Hilltop) along Jalan Waterfall in Georgetown. Along the sides of every road you’ll see piles of coconuts which devotees have paid to have delivered. The word Thaipusam is derived from the word ‘thai’ meaning tenth and ‘pusam’ meaning ‘when the moon is at its brightest’.Considered as one of the most extreme examples of religious zeal in the world, Its that time of the year to witness devotees, in the name and love for god pierce their faces and drag sled attached to their body with hooks while gods are washed with the purest of milk, thoughts and decked with gold above fine golds. Coconut smashing at 2014 Thaipusam, George Town, Malaysia. Whilst the bulls are resting devotees pass trays laden with fruit, flowers and incense up to the priests on the chariot to be blessed.

On the way down from the temple both men and women will have their heads shaved and then have a yellow sulphurous paste applied. Die Herren vom Katastrophenschutz halten von ihrem Spähwagen aus Stellung, denn bei der Masse an Menschen ist jederzeit mit Tumulten oder gar Panik zu rechnen. Gaja. Children ran all over. 2,105 forum posts. And the streets were paved with coconuts The roads leading to and from the temples where the procession begins and ends are closed to vehicles during Thaipusam and covered with smashed coconuts. Posted by A basic kavadi consists of a short wooden pole surmounted by a wooden arch, decorated with peacock feathers (symbolic of Murugan, as the peacock, is his mascot), margosa leaves and other materials.

Looks like there will be plenty going on in wonderful (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-97135535', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');Penang, Little India, to the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani temple atop the hill of Jalan Kebun Bunga. Revised whole and half day tours on Penang, Penang Hill funicular closed 2 days next week, Malaysia in lockdown - Penang will be affected, resorts offering villas with private pool/jacuzzi, New Direct Bus Service to Batu Ferringhi from Penang Airport. Thanks so much for your information again! Ropes will be attached to the hooks and will be gathered up and used to pull a friend, or a small wagon, behind them. Devotees handed platefuls of offerings—fruits, flowers, and incense—to the god as he passed through the crowd, the chariot enveloped in incense smoke. This is normally during the last week of January or the beginning of February. We walked alongside the river which had turned white from all the milk poured over the Lord Murugan statue as an offering in the temple’s inner sanctum. With over a million spectators paying Thaipusam a visit, how will one endure the hear if it weren’t for occasional syrup and orange juice along the way. Body piercing stops for a while at lunch time but continues in the afternoon, but the most spectacular (if you have a strong stomach) takes place in the morning. Staaten: Afghanistan, Armenien, Aserbaidschan, Bangladesch, China, Georgien, Indien, Irak, Iran, Kambodscha, Kasachstan, Kirgisien, Kurdistan, Laos, Malaysia, Mongolei, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tibet, Türkei, Turkmenistan, Vietnam, Uzbekistan. The Kavadi burdens are quite elaborate, and interesting and will be something to be seen and photographed, but the piercings are pretty graphic and can be scary for younger children unprepared to seeing it. You can happily walk along with everyone but I would suggest you cover yourself up a bit to show some cultural sensitivity. Some smash, some stay whole. No wonder we had such a hard time finding a room! I watched it from up close but from a distance at the same time, if that makes any sense. What is a festival if there isn’t some bling bling and colors? They will get back to their respective temples early in the morning on the 23rd January. Offerings of milk and coconuts were made. Penang is rich in culture and tradition. The roads will be closed so walk back to Waterfall Corner and turn left down Jalan Gottlieb. Stricter Hindus don’t just fast from food, but from a whole list of activities: sex, sleeping on the floor, and if a death should occur, the devotee would not be able to participate in any mourning ceremonies. I think this would be really incredible, but also a bit horrifying to witness. Es ist unglaublich, was wir hier zu sehen bekommen: silberne Spieße, gebohrt durch Wange und Zunge, Nadeln, gestochen durch die Haut der Stirn.
Why is it celebrated? It’s a market space at other times. The Kavadi, weighing more than 100 lbs is carried on the shoulders of the devotee. Other than travel and writing, his passions include ice hockey, brewing beer, and juggling projects.

Jan 30: Arulmigu Maha Mariamman Temple on Queen Street – Lebuh Chulia – Lebuh Victoria – Jalan Prangin – Jalan Magazine – Jalan Dato Keramat – Jalan Utama – Jalan Kebun Bunga – Waterfall Hilltop Temple.Feb 1: Waterfall Hilltop Temple – Jalan Gottleib – Jalan Air Rajah – Jalan Macalister – Jalan Anson – Jalan Burma – Jalan Transfer – Jalan Sri Bahari – Jalan Penang – Jalan Campbell – Pitt Street – China Street – Beach Street – Market Street – Queen Street. Thaipusam, auch Thai Poosam Kavady genannt, ist ein insbesondere von Tamilen zelebriertes Hindu-Fest, das immer am ersten Vollmond des Jahres drei Tage lang ausgiebig gefeiert wird.

Völlig erschöpft und wie in Trance, nur noch angetrieben durch den Schlag der Trommeln, erreichen die Selbstkasteiten den Fuß des Waterfall Tempels, Wer nicht ganz so mutig und kasteifreudig ist, bringt den Göttern als Opfergabe einen silbernen Topf mit Milch, den er auf dem Kopf den ganzen Weg durch die Stadt balanciert. You will get some good photos there. Thaipusam in Penang dates back to the 1850s. We picked up a delicious free meal at one of the thaneer panthals, fueling up for the final stretch. Some of the saris are quite spectacular. Thaipusam traditionally falls on a full moon. Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai, and the name of a star, Pusam, which is at its highest point during the festival. I'm looking forward to seeing the whole 3 days of the festival. Dez 2016, 18:33, Beitrag A non-fiction writer, he is the author of Guerrilla Yardwork: The First-Time Home Owner's Handbook. 9am-11am is a good time. GEORGE TOWN, Feb 3 — Penang is gearing up for what is anticipated to be the largest annual Thaipusam celebration to be held in the state. Small children will be there collecting their pots of milk (Paal Kudam) or being fitted with miniature kavadi to carry. The trance-like state these men entered at the time is said to reduce their pain but I still cringed watching the installation. Dez 2016, 19:32, Beitrag Thaipusam is an annual Hindu festival, observed on the day of the first full moon during the Tamil month of Thai, which falls in late January or February.

Preparation for this usually begins a week before Thaipusam with devotees going through a strict purification process involving abstinence and a vegetarian diet. Women often carry offerings of fruits and flowers, and pots of milk which are poured over the statue of Lord Murugan at the end of the procession. It commemorates the occasion when Parvati (the Hindu goddess of fertility, love, devotion, divine strength and power) gave Murugan (the universal granter of wishes) a spear - the vel - so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman. It is said that a true devotee of Murugan will gain the power to overcome ego, passion and greed, if he objserves fasts and spiritual disciplines during the period before Thaipusam. PaperStoneScissors ☔ 17,304 forum posts. Thaipusam is a three day Hindu festival. Penang Destination Experts. In Penang Thaipusam is celebrated at Arulmigu Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple (Hilltop) along Jalan Waterfall in Georgetown. It seemed many were doing it just for fun.


El_Dorado_Traveller. von Birgitt » Mi 28. Giving thanks to Lord Murugan during the silver chariot procession at 2014 Thaipusam, George Town, Malaysia. Usually celebrated in the month of January or February, this is a day of penance and prayers, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the god of power and virtue. Schedule: 20 Jan, 6am: Chariot will leave the Sree Maha Mariamman Temple, Queen Street Penang 21 Jan, 12am: Expected to reach the Hilltop Murugan Temple Use public transport and ride-sharing services, be respectful of the fact that this is a religious event, and be prepared to be mesmerised. Have you seen Thaipusam in Penang? Thaipusam is considered one of the most important festivals amongst Hindus in Malaysia and Singapore. Ferry stopped running for a couple of days? Your email address will not be published. The road is wide near Times Square and there are all sorts of stalls set up with dancers and entertainers to keep you amused while you wait. Above all, the beauty of Thaipusam is to witness people from different cultural background putting aside their race and coming forward in only love for god, in unison to celebrate shows truly the essence of our country.

Upon reaching the temple, devotees will fulfil their vows, offer thanksgiving prayers and do penance as required. Hence when they chant in unison ‘Vel,Vel, Vetri Vel’, the devotees receive a sense of defeat as they fight their body till the end of journey till they reach the Penang Hill Top at last surrendering to Lord Muruga and thanking him for his doings. von Rolandderältere » So 1. Rapid Penang usually put on some transport, eg from Weld Quay to Jalan Kelawai, but at the time of writing this they haven’t published any details. There will be a lot of music and dancing along the way and it is quite noisy. Did you witness this year’s Thaipusam in Penang or Kuala Lumpur? ( Murugan)‘s Day, but most of Tamils celebrities go to Muguan Temples, in Africa, —( Ancient Africa People have, – Murugu—) that also Same as Murugan, Your email address will not be published. Um die Kasteiung zu vollenden, tragen viele Gläubige zusätzlich zu ihren Piercings noch hohe bunte Lasten auf den Schultern, sogenannte Kavadi.

Es gibt außerdem einen Streitwagen mehr, neben dem silbernen auch einen goldenen. Jan 2017, 19:56, Beitrag Will you be there? On the second day devotees go through a physical endurance of being skewered and pierced on the back and front of their bodies as an act of penance. The crowds became thicker and thicker, and the stalls selling souvenirs, decorative items, and refreshments multiplied. The sun beat down on us as we inched up more than 500 steps to the destination, shoulder to shoulder with hundreds of devotees and visitors. Last year he spent a week following a group of Kavadi makers (more about this below) living in Penang. By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions.