Catch the Spectacular Thaipusam Celebration on Astro
Date Released:30 Jan 2018
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Kuala Lumpur, 29th January 2018 - Astro will be providing coverage on Thaipusam celebration in Malaysia on multi platforms through, TV, Radio, Astro GO, NJOI Now and Astro Ulagam, starting January 30.
This year's theme which is Thiruarutpa, tells the story of Lord Murugan worship such as Thirumurugatrupadai and Pampan Swamigal.
TV, Astro Go & NJOI Now
Watch LIVE coverage of Thaipusam from 3 temples in Ipoh, Penang and Sungai Petani on January 30th, 2018 til January 31st, 2018 on Astro Vinmeen HD (CH 231), Astro Vaanavil (CH 201) Astro GO, and NJOI Now.
Professor Dr G. Gnanasambandam will be in attendance as the scholarly commentator at the LIVE coverage on TV.
Mahendran Vellupillay, Kumaresh and Vizhuthugal's host Revathy will be providing updates from the locations, Meenakumari will be hosting from the studio
Astro Ulagam
Astro Ulagam will be streaming 24-hour live Thaipusam celebrations from 5 locations: Thanner Malai in Penang; Sri Subramaniya Swami Devasthanam Temple in Sungai Petani; Kallumalai in Ipoh; Sri Subramaniya Swami Aalayam in Kuala Selangor; and, Thandayuthabani Temple in Johor Bahru.
The live streaming will begin on Jan 30th, 2018 at 5pm, and end Jan 31st, 2018, at 5pm (Malaysian time).
During the 24-hour live streaming, there will be additional cross-screening recordings of Thaipusam celebrations from Palani, Vadapalani and Tiruchirappalli in India.
Astro Ulagam will have launched a dedicated microsite, where audiences can get live updates on Thaipusam celebrations.
The Astro Thaipusam 2018 live streaming will feature singer, T.L. Maharajan add to the festive atmosphere.
Follow Thaipusam 2018 celebrations can find and post photos and videos on social media by using hashtag #VelVelVetrivel.
Bala Ganabathy, Aruna, Ratna, Guna and Nathiya are scheduled to air live from the locations, while Ahila, Sushmeetha, Revathy and Nithya Saigan will be hosting from the studio.
Watch LIVE streaming at www.astroulagam.com.my
Radio
Raaga will be doing Outside Broadcast(OB) on Jan 30 (7pm-12midnight) and Jan 31 (10am -8pm) at Batu Caves Temple.
There is a cultural show Raagavin Panpaadu Vizha', which will be held on Jan 30 from 8pm till 12am, where fans can enjoy traditional performances such as Mayilattam, Uyillattam, Urumi and Karagattam.
Raaga announcers Aanantha, Uthaya, Suresh, Raam, Revathy, Ahila, Gheetha, Shalu, Kavimaaran, Jay and Yashini will be hosting and performing at the show.
Celebrities from India Venkat Prabhu, Premgi, Vaibhav, Subbu, Sampath, Sana, Anjena and Director Saravana Rajan will be joining the performances too.
Audiences also stand a chance to win two pair of tickets to Kerala by submitting a creative slogan at Batu Caves during Raaga's on-ground event. The contest will begin from Jan 30 (7pm-12mdn) - Jan 31 (6am-8pm).
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Catch the Spectacular Thaipusam Celebration on Astro 
