Falling on the months of January or February the Hindu Thaipusam Festival also referred to as the Thaipongal festival, is celebrated even in countries with a small Hindu community, such as Malaysia, Mauritus, Singapore and Myanmar. Thaipusam is the combination of the Name of the month ‘Thai ‘and the star Pusam that is at the highest point during the festival.
Although different regions celebrate the festival differently, there are some unique features of the festival. The ‘Kavadi Attam’ is a dance the devotees perform during the ceremonial worshiping of Sri Murugan, The Hindu god of war. It symbolizes a physical sacrifice to gain help from Lord Murugan.
In Singapore the festivities take a slightly different but almost similar turn to the ones in Tamil Nadu India. A procession starting from Sri Srinivasa Perumal temple in the early morning , with devotees carrying milk pots and offering Kavadis in return for their vows, and sometimes spikes on the body walk four kilometers, and comes to a halt at the Sri Thendayuthapani temple.
Where ever it is celebrated, The Thaipusam is a colourful festival that is surely worth being a part of. Try a bit of this devotional dance, and be marvelled by the sacrifices made to the mighty Hindu Gods, while you experience Singapore and the harmony of the many ethnicities. Serviced apartments Singapore offer a very convenient and cost effective way to experience this amazing country. La Residenza Serviced Suites are a gorgeous collection of Singapore apartment hotels located on the prestigious Havelock Road. These service apartments are part of the Grand Millennium Corpthorne hotel group. True to the standards usually known at Millennium hotels worldwide, these serviced apartments guarantee a comfortable and stylish place to call your own during your holiday. With endless attractions, and a world of fun, Singapore can never disappoint you. As you join in the Thaipusam celebrations and embrace a bit of the good cheer, you are sure to love this multicultural country by the minute. So, live a little, shop a little and pray a little this February when you travel to this marvellous country.