The gold chariot bearing the idol of Hindu god Lord Murugan leaves a temple to mark the start of Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island. Thousands of people attended the annual procession celebrated by devotees in honor of the Hindu god to express their gratitude, fulfill vows, and perform penance.
In Pics | Annual Thaipusam Festival Kickstarts In Malaysia's Penang Island
The annual Thaipusam festival kickstarted in Malaysia with thousands of people attending the procession celebrated by devotees in honour of the Hindu Lord, Murugan, to express their gratitude, fulfill vows, and perform penance. The annual festival on Penang Island is considered as a representation of the struggle between good and evil.
Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
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Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
The silver chariot bearing the idol of Hindu god Lord Murugan is paraded on a street during Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island.
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Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
A priest offers prayer on the gold chariot bearing the idol of Hindu god Lord Murugan during Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island.
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Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
Hindu devotees smash coconuts during Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island.
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Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
Hindu devotees smash coconuts during Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island.
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Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
The gold chariot bearing the idol of Hindu god Lord Murugan is paraded on a street during Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island.
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Malaysia Thaipusam Festival | Photo: AP/Vincent Thian
Hindu devotees parade the silver chariot bearing the idol of Hindu god Lord Murugan during Thaipusam, an annual festival representing the struggle between good and evil, on Penang Island.
