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KUALA LUMPUR, January 27: Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin tonight extended his Thaipusam greetings to all Malaysian Hindus and hoped that this year’s celebrations would continue to foster unity and preserve the harmony and prosperity of the country.
Muhyiddin said Thaipusam this year should be celebrated in moderation, without the usual processions as in previous years to contain the COVID-19 pandemic.
“I would like to thank all Hindus for complying with standard operating procedures (SOPs) when performing rituals according to the new rules in their respective homes.
“Thaipusam is generally celebrated in Malaysia with chariot processions that travel to Hindu temples bearing the statue of Lord Muruga, kavadis and also ‘paal koodam’ (kavadi milk pot),” he said today in a post in his Facebook page.
Muhyiddin said that Thaipusam was one of the religious ceremonies for Hindus throughout the world and was celebrated in the month of “Thai”, the 10th month of the Tamil calendar.
He said that for Hindus, Thaipusam is an opportunity to fulfill their vows.
“Happy Thaipusam to all Hindus in Malaysia who will celebrate tomorrow,” said the prime minister. – Called
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