Astro customers can watch live Thaipusam coverage and premiering devotional shows on Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201), Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch231), and Astro GO, as they celebrate this festival while staying safely at home. All Malaysians can also stream live Thaipusam coverage via digital platform, Astro Ulagam.
Astro customers can enjoy live Thaipusam coverage of special prayers from local and international temples including Thaneermalai temple in Penang, the Kallumalai temple in Ipoh, Palani and Thiruthani temples in India, as well as Murugan temples in Sri Lanka and Mauritius on Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201), Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch 231) and on Astro GO while all Malaysians can stream the same via Astro Ulagam.
Additionally, customers can also enjoy premiering local devotional programmes on Astro Vaanavil HD (Ch 201) and Astro Vinmeen HD (Ch 231) including:
- Kathirvel Kaakka Live, a variety show hosted by Nathiya Jayabalan featuring puranic stories, temple documentaries, devotional songs performed by local artistes, traditional dance performances including ‘Mayillattam’ and ‘Urumi Melam’ performances.
- Devotional telemovie, Ahmuvan directed by popular local filmmaker Sandosh Kesavan, starring Mohan Raj, Pashini Sivakumar and Thashra.
On the radio front, Malaysians can enjoy 24-hours of devotional songs on air on RAAGA or via SYOK app. Separately, all Malaysians can also enjoy a range of devotional articles for their reading pleasure, on Astro Ulagam.
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