Drumming their way to spirituality

The group performing at a temple function in Ipoh in the midst of a crowd. They will also be playing this Thaipusam.

THE sound emanating from the urumee, a double-headed hourglass-shaped drum commonly used by village musicians in south India, easily attracts a crowd.

During Thaipusam, urumee melam (drum beat) groups typically accompany kavadi and milk pot bearers to give them strength and courage to fulfil their vows.