VOICED: Hindus celebrate colourful Thaipusam festival

The video explores the Thaipusam festival, where Hindu devotees, including Armin and his friends, demonstrate their devotion to Lord Merigan through physical endurance. They prepare by praying and fasting for 40 days before entering a trance and embarking on a pilgrimage to Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur. The journey involves carrying burdens, such as pots of milk, with some devotees taking on more challenging acts of devotion. The experience culminates in a test of endurance and a sense of solidarity among the participants, with the hope that their devotion will be rewarded by Lord Merigan.

What is the main purpose of Armin and his friends' participation in the Thaipusam festival?

• To celebrate a national holiday

• To show devotion through physical endurance

• To compete in a race

• To perform a traditional dance

What is the significance of carrying a pot of milk during the Thaipusam festival?

• It is a symbol of wealth

• It is used for cooking

• It represents a burden or offering

• It is a traditional drink

How do the devotees prepare for their journey to the Batu Caves?

• By reading religious texts

• By attending a workshop

• By praying and fasting for 40 days

• By practicing yoga

What do the devotees believe will happen after they demonstrate their devotion?

• They will gain fame

• Their devotion will be recorded in their soul

• They will be given a new title

• They will receive a financial reward

What is the feeling among the devotees once they reach the caves?

• Disappointment

• Indifference

• Confusion

• Solidarity and a sense of achievement