For as long as we can remember, Batu Caves has been the primary site of worship for Hindu devotees in Malaysia. In fact, it ...

Hostile and derogatory comments inflame the climate in the country during the holy month of Ramadan (and during Lent). For ...

which usually falls in January or February to commemorate Goddess Parvati giving her son Lord Murugan a divine spear, the “vel”, to vanquish the demon Soorapadman and restore prosperity and ...

Regrettably, ugly narratives are flying across the nation over the desecration of the Hindu acclamation “vel vel” by three staff members of Era FM during these auspicious seasons. As I share ...

"Vel" refers to Lord Muruga’s divine spear, a sacred symbol of divinity in Hinduism. MIC deputy president M Saravanan strongly condemned Zamri’s remarks and has called for his arrest under the ...

The chant Vel Vel is deeply spiritual for Hindus, symbolising the divine weapon of Lord Murugan and reflecting devotion, prayer and sacrifice. It is recited with reverence during Thaipusam, a festival ...

The chant invokes the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, "Vel" being the name of the divine spear he wields. Lord Murugan is a prominent Hindu deity among Malaysia's Tamil Hindu community. A large statue ...

One of them chants “Vel Vel”, while the rest are seen laughing. Thaipusam commemorates the Hindu deity Lord Murugan receiving the vel, or invincible spear, from his mother Parvati. The video ...

Vel" while laughing was disrespectful, insulting, and insensitive to the sacred Hindu ritual performed during the annual Thaipusam in devotion to Lord Murugan. Following a massive public outcry, the ...

Vel!” and laughing hysterically at Azad’s antics. The word in Tamil, refers to the spear of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, and devotees often chant it to express their devotion and prayers. Prior to ...

In the TikTok clip produced by Era FM, its DJs appear to be mocking the kavadi ritual while chanting ‘Vel Vel’ and laughing ... Thaipusam in devotion to Lord Muruga. Astro Audio said it ...

In this legendary battle, Lord Murugan, with his divine weapon, the Vel fought and defeated Surapadma, symbolizing the victory of good over evil. This event is seen as a reminder of the triumph of ...