All Malaysians can catch a live telecast of Thaipusam coverage from 9 February, 8pm until 11 February, 10pm on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) via TV, Astro GO, On Demand and sooka. Themed Nandri Kantha, the 3-day live coverage will feature a chariot procession for the very first time as well as a wide range of sights and scenes from prominent local temples in Batu Caves, Georgetown, Ipoh, and Sungai Petani, in addition to international temples located in India and Sri Lanka. On top of that, Malaysians can also enjoy listening to 24-hour devotional songs on RAAGA radio.
Prem Anand, Vice President, Indian Customer Business, Astro, said, “We are happy to once again bring the vibrant Thaipusam experience into the homes of our Astro customers and devotees. We hope, with our 3-day live telecast on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202), we will be able to provide access to the various temples for those who may not be able to attend in person, allowing them to partake in this sacred ritual from where they may be. We wish all those observing a blessed Thaipusam."
In addition, Astro customers can also look forward to insightful discussion revolving around this auspicious festival featuring special guest speakers such as Paandi Durai, Prof. Dr. Jayabalan Valliappan, Dr. N. Darmalingam Nadarajan, Dr. Silllalee S. Kandasamy, and Varatharaju Loganathan.
Hosted by Sothirajen Paranjothi, Meenakumari Kadianpan, Komathy Veluplay, Aruna Raj Devarajoo, Inthumathi Subarmaniam, Nathiya Jayabalan, Mahendran Veluplay, Sri Kumaran Munusamy, Revathi Mariappan, Kabil Ganesan, and Sivaraj Lingaraj, the live coverage will be aired from the local temples including:
o Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam (Gombak, Selangor)
o Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Gombak, Selangor)
o Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple (Georgetown, Penang)
o Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar Temple (Ipoh, Perak)
o Sri Subramaniya Swami Devasthanam Temple (Sungai Petani, Kedah)
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