Just to check, what time will the rituals for Thaipusam begin? From what I understand the rituals start very early in the morning, or possibly even from midnight? Could someone more familiar with Thaipusam please enlighten?
Also, are we allowed to simply enter the temples during the rituals, or do we have to get permission from the temple, etc?
masrudyn said:
They start from the temple near farrer road mrt and ends at the temple at tank road. The procession goes from little India to selegie to dhoby ghaut mrt to penang road to tank road.
Every year ends late at night but last year ended earlier because many of them brought their kavadi to Malaysia to celebrate instead. According to an Indian stranger i spoke to, the lower participation was because of the government restriction on blasting loud music, drums and chanting. Last year was quite quiet even though some people still chant while walking.
Based on what i saw, there were more devotees in the evening. Those who walked in the day looked tired and lethargic. I shot with 50mm, 18-55, 11-16 so far. I found my 50mm to be the most used. Which year are you referring to? :bsmilie: I used to work near the dhoby ghaut MRT area. During my time with that company, i arrived before 9am for work, leave work between 6-8pm. I see devotees in the morning,during lunch and after work.
How about going around late noon, shoot the day and night procession? It's fun to watch and see the different kavadis. Move around until you find your favorite spot.
anyway I asked the one infront n he said thaipusam start 9pm...