THAIPUSAM FESTIVAL IN SINGAPORE 2025 LOOK | SEE HOW THEY REMOVE THE SPEARS PEIRCING ON THEM

Thaipusam is a Tamil Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Surapadman. The name comes from the Tamil word Thai, which means "10th month", and Pusam, which refers to the star when it's at its highest point during the festival. Significance- Thaipusam is a day of prayer and penance. It's a celebration of devotion, faith, and penance. It's a commemoration of the time when Murugan received his divine spear, the vel, from his mother Parvati. Celebrations- Devotees fast, pray, and offer sacrifices to seek blessings and spiritual guidance. They may carry a kavadi, a semi-circular canopy supported by a wooden rod, to the temple carrying two pots of milk. They may also pierce their skin, tongue, or cheeks with vel skewers. Where it's celebrated - Thaipusam is celebrated by Tamil Hindus in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Southeast Asia, Caribbean, Mauritius, Fiji, South Africa, and the United States. #thaipusam #thaipusamsingapore #thaipusam2025 #sg #singaporevlog #singapore #stressfreelife