Shedding light on one of the key Hindu festivals

THAIPUSAM is one of the country’s unique religious festivals but many do not have a clear picture of the practices and symbols that signify it.

To get a better understanding of the event where devotees throng temples to pay homage to Lord Muruga, StarMetro gathered the wisdom of Srisaktitriyambaganathar Shiva Kovil Veedu president and chief priest Siva Sri S. Jeyakumar Gurukal.