Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam with various festivities today.

Thousands continue to throng Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor, today, the centrepoint of celebrations in the capital annually, as devotees began arriving at the temple as early as 7am, some bearing paal kudam (milkpots) and kavadis, while others smashed coconuts and shaved their heads to fulfil their respective vows...