Happy Thaipusam to all Tamil community in Malaysia.
Happy Holiday-ing to all Malaysians too.
Yesterday when i get to know there's Thaipusam parade, Im immediately knowing that i'm going to join the parade as part of my HK100 training.
It's Thaipusam run ! hehe...
I'm running from my house @ Setapak to Jln Tun H. S. Lee which is about 7KM away.
At Jln TAR - KL Tower
Dataran Merdeka - Sultan Abdul Samand Building
The beginning of Jln Tun H. S. Lee - KL Tower
Petaling Street ! By the time i'm arrived, it's about 11pm...
A lot of people waiting... waiting... curious kill the cat.
So i exploring the front area... the crowd are so packed!
The Sri Mariamman temple. It's what everyone waiting for...
I'm was wondering around. People are waiting for something... Exploring continue...
Found this FRU bus nearby... haha...
From another side of temple.
The front view of chariot from far...
Technology advanced! hehe... Everyone now have a Tablet !
Everyone is raising their hand with camera! I'm also! The music suddenly being played! Everyone get excited.
See the video below, not sure where you able see what's happening or not.
In the video, Lord Murugon is being lifted up and transferred into chariot accompany by music. Shortly after that the parade begins.
Come closer to Lord Murugon
Closer view.
Back view of chariot
Coconuts...
Hehe... Wonder would i able get the chance to see what's their final photo? haha
The journey from Jln Tun H S Lee to Batu Caves is about 15KM. Everywhere full with people along the 15KM.
I joint so many running races in Malaysia, there's never got this much. Even the Singapore marathon crowd also can not beat this...
At Jln Ipoh, below Duke Highway...
At Kepong KTM.. if im not mistaken...
Crossing MRR2. There's no police or whoever controlling the traffic. But human crowd scared the drivers. Drivers automatic stop to let others crossing.
Crossed to another side of MRR2 heading to Batu Caves temple...
It's about 3am plus to 4am, cant recall, so many people....
What's surprised me. WHY THIS POLITICS thingy is here. People pray tribute to Lord Murugon.
Entering into Batu Caves...
Air Asia - Now Everyone can Fly ! hehe...
The crowd at Batu Caves steps up 272 step to reach top...
FYI, if you find it useful.
I'm begin my 272 Steps climb too! Although walked about 15KM, I'm still feel fresh going up...
Inside the Batu Caves. It's was 4am in the morning, the crowd should be consider less if comparing today or tomorrow.
Enjoy the spacious available while i'm there. Come today or tomorrow, there's wont be space for you to walk leisurely...
Nicely lighted management office, if i'm not mistaken.
Before leaving Batu Caves, another photo.
From Batu Caves back to my Setapak house, my google map show it's about 10KM. Another 10KM to run back home.
When back at home, it's about 5:40am about a good 8 hours run-walk-run...
Happy Holiday-ing everyone.
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