Devotees are gathering in large numbers at Murugan temples across Tamil Nadu to celebrate the Thaipusam festival.

Devotees are gathering in large numbers at Murugan temples across Tamil Nadu to celebrate the Thaipusam festival. This Hindu festival, which is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war, is celebrated with great fervor and devotion by the Tamil community.

The festival involves devotees performing a pilgrimage to Murugan temples, carrying kavadis or pots of milk as offerings to the deity. These offerings are accompanied by prayers and hymns, with devotees seeking blessings for good health, prosperity, and happiness.

Thaipusam is celebrated on the full moon day in the Tamil month of Thai, which typically falls in January or February. The festival is a celebration of the victory of good over evil, and is considered to be an auspicious time for seeking blessings and fulfillment of wishes.

In addition to the pilgrimage and offerings, the festival is marked by various cultural and religious events, such as devotional music and dance performances, and the distribution of sweets and prasadam.

The Thaipusam festival is an important cultural and religious event in Tamil Nadu and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm by the Tamil community. It is a time for reflection and renewal, and a time to seek blessings from Lord Murugan.

As the Thaipusam festival continues to attract large crowds, devotees are advised to take necessary precautions and follow all COVID-19 protocols to ensure their safety and the safety of those around them. The festival is a time of joy and celebration, and it is essential that it is enjoyed in a safe and responsible manner.