Thaipusam is a festival celebrated by Hindus. This festival is celebrated for a Hindu God called Lord Muruga.This festival is celebrated by Hindus in all the ASEAN Countries.On the day, male devotees carry Kavadis on their shoulders while the females carry Palkudams on their heads. Devotees may also chose to walk empty handed together with the crowd. Devotees walk from a temple called Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple to a temple called Sri Thandaiuthabani temple. Some people chose to carry Kavadis which is poked into their skin. This type of Kavadis are called Alagu Kavadis. Supporters who walk together with the people who are carrying Kavadis and milk pots sing songs related to God to encourage them to endure the pain and to never give up. In Singapore, we have traffic police to control the traffic during such occasions. Recently , due to gambling and staff happening recently, Singapore government has a rule that requires all persons above the age of 18 who are carrying these kavadis must go through an alcohol test before they start carrying the kavadis, so as to avoid gambling, fights and etc.
