Singapore News - Traditional music sounded on the streets of Little India and Dhoby Ghaut as more than 18,000 devotees marked the annual rite of Thaipusam on Jan 25. The devotees performed penitential acts on their walk of faith for Hindu god Lord Murugan. Among the 274. Read more at www.tnp.sg
Devotees were undeterred by the festival falling on a weekday, with the organisers describing the turnout as remarkable. Read more at straitstimes.com.