“Walking 15KM Barefoot For Faith: Malaysians Share Why They Endure The Journey In The Dark For Thaipusam”, Says, January 28, 2026
“Every Thaipusam, while much of the country is asleep, Malaysia’s roads quietly transform. From Kuala Lumpur to Penang, from Johor to Kuantan, ordinary streets turn into pilgrimage routes.
Hundreds of thousands of barefoot devotees walk through the night towards hilltop temples dedicated to Lord Murugan, including Batu Caves, Waterfall Hill, and many others across the country.
Some journeys stretch over 15km, especially the route that starts from Sri Mahamariamman Temple to the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves. Others are shorter, about 9km. All are undertaken barefoot, guided by chants of “Vel Vel”, the beat of drums, flickering oil lamps, and the slow procession of temple chariots ahead…….”
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