Greetings are being exchanged all over the world for the Tamil Hindu festival of Thaipusam. The festival is marked with penance, body piercings, long walks and gaiety. It is a colourful and happy festival, yet incorporates deep reverence.
The festival is celebrated all over the world, wherever there is a significant Tamil Hindu population. Countries like Malaysia, Mauritius and Sri Lanka have government and bank holidays on this day. Malaysian Minister for Human Resources M. Kula Segaran has extended his wishes to all Malaysian Tamil Hindus.
Wishing all Hindus a Happy #Thaipusam. May all your prayers be answered.
— M. Kula Segaran (@mkula) January 20, 2019
Stay safe.#Thaipusam2019 pic.twitter.com/LIzuUQymGg
Today is #Thaipusam, a vibrant yet solemn festival of thanksgiving. Wishing all Hindu devotees a fulfilling & meaningful Thaipusam! – LHL https://t.co/hxP6JL6htM pic.twitter.com/xJo1LAzrZP
— Lee Hsien Loong (@leehsienloong) January 21, 2019
The Crown Prince of Johor, His Royal Highness Major General Tunku Ismail ibni Sultan Ibrahim, has extended greetings from his official twitter account.
Wishing all Hindus a blessed Thaipusam. May your prayers on this auspicious day be fulfilled. pic.twitter.com/cfiuhn1O1E
— HRH Crown Prince of Johor (@HRHJohorII) January 21, 2019
