Fulfilling Thaipusam vows as a family


Hemend (left) with his family and friends. -Starpic

KUALA LUMPUR: The roads and area surrounding Batu Caves turned yellow as thousands of Hindu families and devotees, clad in traditional yellow attire, flocked to take part in Thaipusam celebrations today.

Coming from various walks of life, tens of thousands climbed the 272 steps of Batu Caves to fulfil their vows to Lord Muruga with some arriving in the wee hours of the early morning to avoid the crowds.

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