Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Thaipusam with 3 day live coverage only on Astro from 30 January to 1 February

LIVE updates from local temples in Batu Caves, Ipoh, Georgetown and Sungai Petani

Astro celebrates Thaipusam with a special 3-day live broadcast from 30 January, 9pm to 1 February, 11.59pm, showcasing exclusive coverage of chariot processions and the vibrant sights and scenes from notable local temples in Batu Caves, Ipoh, Georgetown, and Sungai Petani – available on Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) via TV, Astro GO, On Demand, and sooka. In addition, Malaysians can also further immerse themselves in the spirit of devotion by tuning in to 24-hour devotional songs on RAAGA radio.

Themed Nandri Kantha, the live telecast will feature both pioneer and new hosts, including Sothirajen Paranjothi, Meena Kumari Kadianpan, Aruna Raj Devarajoo, Inthumathi Subarmanian, Nathiya Jayabalan, Mahendran Veluplay, Sures Thirugana Sambanthan, Vikadakavi Magen, Sri Kumaran Munusamy, Revathy Mariappan, Gunasilan Sivakumar, Kabil Ganesan, Sivaraj Lingaraj, and Shantene Subramaniam. Together, they will take viewers through the Thaipusam experience with in‑studio discussions, on‑ground commentary, interviews with devotees, and live updates from key temple locations throughout the 3-day broadcast.

All Malaysians can tune in to the special Thaipusam live coverage featuring breathtaking sights and scenes, sacred poojas, and magnificent chariot processions from the following iconic local temples:

• Batu Caves Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam (Gombak, Selangor)

• Sri Maha Mariamman Temple (Gombak, Selangor)

• Kallumalai Arulmigu Subramaniyar Temple (Ipoh, Perak)

• Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Temple (Georgetown, Penang)

• Nattukkottai Chettiar Temple (Georgetown, Penang)

• Sri Subramaniya Swami Devasthanam Temple (Sungai Petani, Kedah)

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