Documentary Review

The documentary I watched is about Thaipusam festival. I watched it on National Geographic Channel and was amazed to discover the meaning, the process and the traditions and practices of Thaipusam. It was interesting to watch the procession yet at the same time learn more about it in detail. Every January/February, depending upon the lunar month - on a full-moon day in the Tamil month of Thai, the Hindus will celebrate Thaipusam in honour …

…it was smoky with incense as seen on the television and I thought to myself that luckily I was not there jostling with the crowd. After watching the documentary, I had a clearer view and understanding of Thaipusam which has always puzzled me since young as a boy, living in Singapore and watching the Thaipusam procession passed me by for so many years without knowing exactly and clearly what it means to the Hindu community.