The word Thaipusam is a combination of the month, Thai and the name of a star, Pusam.
Thaipusam is the largest and most significant Hindu public display in Malaysia as the celebration is all about faith, endurance and penance.
It is celebrated as a sign of appreciation to Lord Murugan.
Every year, millions of people gather at various temples nationwide to celebrate Thaipusam in a grand scale.