In the name of faith: Hindu devotees walking up the Sri Subramaniam temple in Batu Caves. Many Hindus choose to do their rituals ahead of the Thaipusam day to avoid the massive crowd.
PETALING JAYA: Kavadis that are “too big” and those bearing banned symbols or items will not be allowed past the Batu Caves main entrance on Thaipusam Day.
The guidelines set by the Thaipusam Task Force list the items banned as knives, tridents and parang as well as durian, chillies and apples.
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