THAIPUSAM 2023

Vel Vel Muruga Vetri Vel Muruga ! Penang Thaipusam is a three-day celebration that sees devotees clad in yellow and saffron, bearing milk pots on their heads or kavadis with body and facial piercings, seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks to Lord Murugan. The Thaipusam tradition was brought to Penang through the South Indian diaspora during the late 18th century. Thanks to Penang’s diversity and multiculturalism, the Hindu festival has since taken on an identity of its own. Unlike other Thaipusam celebrations in other states, Penang Thaipusam features two chariots – instead of one silver chariot – since 2017, breaking a 164-year tradition. The silver chariot carries the statue of Lord Murugan while the golden chariot carries the vel (spear). Although starting and ending at different temples, the chariots share the same 6.6 kilometres procession route which takes more than half a day to complete. The golden chariot departs from the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Lebuh Queen and arrives at the Arulmigu Sri Ganeshar Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga. Meanwhile, the silver chariot departs from the Kovil Veedu Temple in Lebuh Penang and arrives at the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga.
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