Thousands throng Batu Caves for Thaipusam despite coronavirus outbreak

By ALLISON LAI, CHEONG JIN WEI and GAN XIAO TIAN

Thousands visiting Batu Caves to celebrate Thaipusam on Saturday. - YAP CHEE HONG/ The Star.

KUALA LUMPUR: Tens of thousands of devotees have thronged Batu Caves since early Saturday (Feb 8) to celebrate Thaipusam.

They carried brightly-decorated and ornate frames known as kavadi, some decorated with peacock feathers and garlands.

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