Thaipusam is a sacred Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Murugan, the deity of courage, power, and virtue. Celebrated by Tamil Hindus, it marks the day when Goddess Parvati gifted Murugan a divine vel ...

Dressed in yellow and carrying paal kudam (milk pots) as offerings, devotees could be seen making their way to the Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple ... Lord Murugan a divine spear, the “vel ...