Thaipusam 2024 at the Batu Caves 🇲🇾 | These monkeys are SCARY!

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  • @SacredWarrior-io3xc
    @SacredWarrior-io3xc Рік тому +170

    Thaipusam is a "Hindu celebration among the Tamils across the globe to commemorate the victory of Lord Muruga over a demon using a divine spear." It's not the name of the place. She meant well but couldn't explain better possibly due to language barrier. Singapore, Sri Lanka, India are among some of the other countries which celebrate Thaipusam.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +32

      I think I kind of figured that out later, but I’m glad you clarified for me! Thanks a bunch! I wish I could communicate with everyone 😢. Either way, that was an amazing experience!

    • @Italianmallu292
      @Italianmallu292 Рік тому +12

      Mauritius,here in Italy,Finland, France etc

    • @thilaari5348
      @thilaari5348 Рік тому +9

      Hi Brad,
      In Malaysia, it's also celebrated in Penang Ipoh, Singing Petani, Johore and some other small temples too. Hope you get to visit them too❤❤

    • @chakravarthy68
      @chakravarthy68 Рік тому +3

      ​@@thilaari5348That's Sungai Petani. I think your auto correct messed it up.

    • @chakravarthy68
      @chakravarthy68 Рік тому +12

      Thaipusam actually refers to the month and star that occurs on the day of the celebration. Tamil calendar uses sun, solar planets and 27 stars movements as reference.
      Thai is the name of the month. Pusam is the name of the star that coincide on this day. It's the day when Parvati, lord Murugan's mother bestowed him with a spear that can kill Surapadman, a demon.

  • @yicuanlim2970
    @yicuanlim2970 Рік тому +124

    Even though I am Malaysian, the Thaipusam make me feel like in India country, I don't know how the tamil indian in India celebrate Thaipusam, but Malaysia Indian definitely bring the culture back to here

    • @hemamogan5646
      @hemamogan5646 Рік тому +1

      You are absolutely right!👍

    • @tmnprlsaicntr
      @tmnprlsaicntr Рік тому +7

      Go google about Thaipoosam celebrations at Pazhani. That village is also known as Palani.

    • @ZaynPilot
      @ZaynPilot Рік тому

      ​@@tmnprlsaicntryeah you right

  • @Radiation465
    @Radiation465 Рік тому +193

    I'm malay I don't celebrate Thaipusam but i just want to say happy Thaipusam for India Tamil and also happy holidays proud to being Malaysia A multi-ethnic coutry with
    70.5% is bumiputera identity as Malay • Iban • bidayuh • Bajau •milanau • kadazan • orang asli • Murut • dusun • minang kabau • and others races ×
    22.1% Chinese Identity as Chinese
    6.5% India Identity as India
    0.9% Identity as Non Malaysia

  • @Msnanashahida
    @Msnanashahida Рік тому +97

    Thank you for visiting Malaysia, and thanks for promoting our country to the world. I hope you enjoy your time here.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +8

      Malaysia has been a magical place and I’m happy to share! I appreciate the warm welcome!!🙏

  • @MiraArian
    @MiraArian Рік тому +84

    I'm Malaysian malay, this is interesting & adding knowledge.. I watched till end 👍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +6

      Awesome thank you so much!!! 😊

  • @SacredWarrior-io3xc
    @SacredWarrior-io3xc Рік тому +66

    The priest chanted mantras for your wellbeing & your wife's. The fruit has been blessed ritually. The pot contains cow's milk which is offered to Lord Muruga for making their vows. Shaving heads is also an offering made for their wellbeing/for fulfilling their vows 😊

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +17

      Wow super helpful!! You really just answered so many of my unanswered questions! Thank you so much!!😊

  • @hatin_the_thinker
    @hatin_the_thinker Рік тому +53

    I visited Malaysia in December 2023. What a beautiful country with many cultures and it's respected among the people. Beautiful place. I visited Batu caves and it's an amazing feeling. And people across religions and races visit and partake. Big up to Malaysia on how they respect and welcome all. In my mind I rate it as the best place in the world and a large part of that is becos of its people. Il be back every year hopefully.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +4

      I agree 💯. It feels so powerful to be around all of that!

  • @abmajidomar2687
    @abmajidomar2687 Рік тому +58

    Welcome to multicultural Malaysia🎉🎉🎉❤❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +12

      Thank you very much! I was worried that I was maybe disrespecting someone or something by inserting myself, but now I see how open everyone was okay with me. So much fun participating in that awesome experience!!!

    • @Arunkumarsivakamy-zk6nc
      @Arunkumarsivakamy-zk6nc 11 місяців тому

      ​@@WhereisBradnext year u must come India in Tamilnadu palani for thaipusam.... U feel magic ur life... Because their is one magical baby is lived..... That's we called God muruga....

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      Wow okay thanks for the info!

  • @drmyrisstyca
    @drmyrisstyca Рік тому +53

    You are very respectful 👍🏻 and shout out to locals who explained well to you :)

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      Thank you! I always worry about that, I’m glad my actions ended up being okay! Yes totally that was really cool of them!

  • @Travelwithchris
    @Travelwithchris Рік тому +29

    Dude great video! Wish I would've gone with you! Looked amazing!

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks man!! It was super fun! Next time for sure!👍

  • @veera5293
    @veera5293 11 місяців тому +7

    Watching from Tamil Nadu India

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Nice thanks for watching!!

  • @TravelingSoloLogs
    @TravelingSoloLogs Рік тому +28

    nice video bro, the festival looks interesting 😃

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      Thanks man! It was super cool going there, and sooo different from everything in the city!

    • @trinco
      @trinco Рік тому

      @@WhereisBrad Where is chris?

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      @@trincochris wasn’t able to join for this, busy man busy schedule. I made sure he knows what he missed though lol

  • @你是有缘人
    @你是有缘人 Рік тому +27

    Great job bro.❤ You are one of the only few(really few among thousands of YTers) who did the Thaipusam full coverage and ritual participation. Many would shy away or shun away.
    But you had TICKED all boxes and went more extra steps than others.
    BRAVO 🎉💪🏻👍🏻💖

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +5

      Wow that feels amazing to hear! Honestly I hadn’t watched any videos, nor researched much (which you can very easily tell lol), so I wasn’t really sure what I was doing! I’m super happy thank you!!🙏

  • @shaktivell3A1
    @shaktivell3A1 11 місяців тому +6

    Brother first of all thank you visiting Malaysia and promoting our nation. Secondly thank you for visiting Batu Caves during Thaipusam and my sincere appreciation for you for showing respect to our tradition by removing your shoes when entering into all the temple. I would say that you were so lucky to witness the deity Lord Murugan so near at the main temple in the cave. You were so blessed too to witness the arrival of the Silver Chariot that travelled more than 19 hours into Batu Caves. Upon the arrival of the chariot, a huge flag with a rooster symbol on it will be raised at the tall flag pole near to the entrance marking the official beginning of the religious festival. I remember you were asking about the number of steps and the height of the Lord Murugan statue right? Here's the answer. The staircase has 272 steps and the statue is 42.7 meters tall.
    Hope you had a great time here in our nation and at our temple.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      I am honored and lucky to have been there! I will always do what I can to respect other cultures, and I felt welcomed by everyone I met! I really did have an amazing experience !! Thanks for answering my questions too!!

  • @nalasundrum9438
    @nalasundrum9438 Рік тому +11

    Im a Singaporean havent been to Batu caves for years alots of changes, Thank so much for sharing the video Brad. You may google. You have a blessed day take care

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Glad to share! I had a great time there!

  • @immortalmari6712
    @immortalmari6712 Рік тому +14

    Thaipoosam - You can see a weapon on Lord Murugan hand in statue. It"s called VEL. the day Murugar got VEL was celebrated as Thaipoosam. He got that VEL from his mother(Parvathi) to win war against Asuras(Demon). In INDIA / TAMIL NADU we celebrate this festival every year because Murugar is god of Tamil. ( Tamil is one of the oldest living language in the world )

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Ahhhh, I wasn’t sure if I heard “vel” correctly before. Thank you that helps me understand so much better 🙏🥰

    • @Abhinav-m4o
      @Abhinav-m4o 2 місяці тому

      It's another Hindu deity
      Just like ayappa

  • @pakngahbonglee
    @pakngahbonglee Рік тому +21

    I am a malay. We dont celebrate it but as Malaysian we will still respect and find our way to understand other religion from our friend with different ethnicity. But surely Thaipusam always bring back memories when my children still little.
    That time me and my 2 little boys driving together around the city at night trying to find a pop-up stall on the street that selling durian fruit. Then my youngest son see a crowd of people is selling durian but he also said they smashing the durian.. Then i drove by them.. Only to find they just a group of people throwing coconut and smashed it on the street.. It for Thaipusan ritual.
    The funny thing is my youngest son still asked them.. Do they sell durian while sticking his body out from the window. 😅
    And they all just smile and said we only have coconut. And after that we all just laughing together.
    Meanwhile my youngest son still look confused. 😅

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Hahahaha that’s an amazing story!!! How funny! 😆

  • @shainacleesen2734
    @shainacleesen2734 Рік тому +11

    This is so cool I love watching you talk to locals. You are really good at making conversation. This is a really fun one!!!!!

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Thanks!! It was super fun to make!!

  • @MsKamalaD
    @MsKamalaD Рік тому +7

    Wow Brad. This is an awesome video. I follow a few youtubers who didn't go to the extent you did for thaipusam. Well done! Thanks for sharing 👍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Glad to hear it! I honestly had no idea what I was doing lol, but I love figuring it out and learning what I can, so much fun!

  • @shanmugasundari785
    @shanmugasundari785 Рік тому +7

    You are great Brad...Lord Muruga Bless you and your family 😍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you!!! That was such a powerful experience!

    • @banuheilman44
      @banuheilman44 11 місяців тому

      Great informative video

  • @saigaljitander4674
    @saigaljitander4674 Рік тому +5

    I really enjoyed watching your Thaipusam video. You are so polite and respectful while making it.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much!! I try to always respect others while learning as much as possible!

  • @leeraj9596
    @leeraj9596 Рік тому +2

    Hello Brad! Thank you for the tour thru Batu Caves, absolutely respectful n kind on your part. Blessings of Lord Murugan upon you and your family,

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Very welcome! I had so much fun making this one. I appreciate the kind wishes!!! 🙏🥰

  • @umasum191
    @umasum191 Рік тому +8

    This video made me tear up as I’m so moved by your passion and effort to learn about our culture and the biggest Hindu religious celebration of the year. I wish there were more people available to explain to you better. Nevertheless, thank you for your commitment and for sharing 🙏🏼💛

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Wow I’m so happy I was able to go! It was a powerful experience! A lot of people have answered my questions in the comments actually, so that helped me. But ya, I wish I could’ve gotten answers in the video so others could learn from it too!
      Thanks a lot for your support!! 🙏🥰

  • @vijayadevi5617
    @vijayadevi5617 Рік тому +3

    Nice,god bless you n your fmly always Mr Brad for respect our God Muruga at Batu Caves.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!!! I really enjoyed my time there!

  • @yut-his-d-king5685
    @yut-his-d-king5685 Рік тому +9

    Congrats Brad, you managed the monkeys brilliantly on your first attempt😂. They are naughty guys indeed. Anyway, Thaipusam festival is dedicated to Lord Muruga(also known as Lord Karthikeyan), son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi(Goddess Shakthi) where Lord Muruga received the Weapon of all weapon called 'Vel' from his Mother Parvathi/Shakthi. Hence the chants " Vetrivel Vel,Veera Vel, Shakthi Vel,Nyana Vel" which hails Lord Muruga being the mighty weapon "Vel"himself in defeating Asuras or Demons called Tarakasuran and Surapadman. The weapon "Vel" is called "Nyana Vel" which means Weapon of knowledge and wisdom. The concept here is that there is no bigger power or understanding of this Universe other than knowledge and wisdom. Thus, our celebration on Thaipusam, offerings and prayers to "Vel Muruga" the absolute embodiment of universal power consisting purely of knowledge and wisdom.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Wow this is the best explanation I’ve heard. Thank you so much! Lord Muruga is out slaying demons while I’m here conquering mischievous little monkeys. Haha they’re no joke though. Thanks again for the support and information!! 🙏🥰🙏

  • @Ps67916
    @Ps67916 Рік тому +1

    I seen many you tubers visiting Malaysia but your videos are the best ones. As a Malaysian living abroad in united state this is the festival that I have missed for a long time but you have shown the best videos for this festival. Thank you. The last time I visited batu caves was back in 1993. Hope to make it happen soon.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      Super happy to hear that!!! I had such a great time making it! And it was super eventful lol!😂 thanks for the nice comment I’m glad I could share!

  • @arahouseholdstore8648
    @arahouseholdstore8648 Рік тому +8

    Hi Brad. Glad u have so much fun. There's a lot more places to explore in Malaysia. Come again and travel around of Malaysia. You'll be amazed.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      I plan to come back and hit all the main places, and hopefully even more of the less travelled places. Thanks for the warm welcome!!🙏

    • @arahouseholdstore8648
      @arahouseholdstore8648 Рік тому +2

      @@WhereisBrad after travel around West of Malaysia, do come to East of Malaysia in Borneo, Sabah & Sarawak. The vibe are abit different from West of Malaysia. Sabah & Sarawak have so many cultures.

  • @Cizbuvax
    @Cizbuvax Рік тому +4

    You are blessed brother, keep your wishes to lord Murgan, it will definitely happen then visit him again ❤❤❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I will for sure! 👍🥰

  • @SifuPenang
    @SifuPenang 11 місяців тому +1

    One of the best videos I have seen Brad. Thanks for putting so much effort in the most polite way possible to bring scenes of Batu Caves during Thaipusam to youtube. May you be blessed.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      I’m super happy to hear that! Thank you for the awesome comment!!! 🙏🥰

  • @barbvidal107
    @barbvidal107 Рік тому +6

    WOW! Great video Brad and what a wonderful experience. This was jam-packed with so much information and visual treats. What an amazing place. I enjoy watching you being respectful of different cultures and religions and asking about what is acceptable behavior . Wishing you continued joy on your journey.❤❤❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      Thank you so much!! I try my best to be as respectful, and so far it’s paid off with welcoming, education, and fun. I think I’ll keep doing it that way! 😊 what a beautiful country!

    • @thilaari5348
      @thilaari5348 Рік тому +1

      Good timing Brad! I enjoyed the video too❤

  • @kgdangar2
    @kgdangar2 Рік тому +8

    really enjoy watching your vlog. Malaysia truly asia

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Super happy to hear that!! I really appreciate the support!

  • @Mayak-s2t
    @Mayak-s2t 8 місяців тому

    I left like watching a movie about Lord Muruga🙏… you filmed it with pure respect thank you brad🫡🙏

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  8 місяців тому +1

      Wow that comment makes me super happy! Glad you enjoyed! I had such an awesome time making this video!

  • @SHIVAKUMAR-xo8qr
    @SHIVAKUMAR-xo8qr Рік тому +3

    Great day to all. Thank you for sharing this clip. Happy Thaipusam to all! God bless you all! Vanakam!

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Happy Thaipusom to you and everyone too! What does Vanakam mean? That’s a new one for me

    • @sivanesvaranvelu2992
      @sivanesvaranvelu2992 Рік тому +1

      That mean is welcome

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      @@sivanesvaranvelu2992nice thanks!!🙏

  • @sharonleong7120
    @sharonleong7120 Рік тому +4

    Great sharing. It's interesting as well. I enjoyed watching it and loved it. Thanks. 👍👍👍😍😍😍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      That’s great! Thanks so much!!! 🙏🥰 this was a super fun one to make!

  • @melodymccullough5262
    @melodymccullough5262 Рік тому +6

    What an amazing experience! The sketchy 🐒's were entertaining. Lol Climbing up those stairs look like they were steep and exhausting... but worth it because that Cave was absolutely beautiful. I learned a lot. Thank you for educating us all. Well done! 👏

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      That makes me so happy! And you’re right about all of that! I went in thinking it was just a big staircase, but it turned into an eventful set of obstacles lol. So much fun and wow so pretty! Thanks for the kind words!!

  • @JoraJoho2023
    @JoraJoho2023 Рік тому +4

    Its Thai poo sam..u said Thai su pam.Great video ,very insightful.Great job.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Haha I said it wrong so many times. I felt the need to put the big title on screen early on because of how blatant it was lol! Thanks a bunch 🙏🥰🇲🇾 I enjoyed making that one a lot

  • @russcoaus2043
    @russcoaus2043 Рік тому +3

    Keep up the good work you're doing really well. Big things come to those who keep trying and you're doing that. 💯👍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! I’ve been working hard but also having so much fun! Always helpful to get support from people like you!

    • @ganisingh7576
      @ganisingh7576 11 місяців тому

      ❤❤View nice with you and your friends

  • @dirtyarjun
    @dirtyarjun 11 місяців тому +1

    hey well explored, this is a very beautiful vedio , thanks so much

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! I had a great time making it!

  • @johnsondavid6050
    @johnsondavid6050 Рік тому +3

    Bro i am honestly enjoying watch this video bro.Thx for this video ❤❤❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      This was super fun to make too! I felt like something new just kept happening, so it kept it exciting! I’m glad you enjoyed it!! 🙏🥰

  • @amero888
    @amero888 11 місяців тому +1

    First video I've watched and I love it glad to be following you and good luck brad

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Thank you very much! Glad you loved it! I had so much fun making it!

  • @kishen1080
    @kishen1080 Рік тому +11

    Respect to you bro .. when u open ur shoes, when most of Malaysian never do that. thanks

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      Thanks man!! I didn’t mind at all. I will go out of my way to do it right if I can.

  • @kogiprakash7812
    @kogiprakash7812 Рік тому +2

    im so happy bc i sub to u for years and i saw you i was so shy to speak

    • @kogiprakash7812
      @kogiprakash7812 Рік тому

      keep on the work❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Really?! That’s so cool! Next time don’t be afraid to say hello! But either way, thank you for continuing to support me! It means so much!

  • @imranazhar89
    @imranazhar89 Рік тому +2

    You are very respectful person man. Welcome to Malaysia. Enjoy your time here 😊

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!! I love to participate but try to make sure I’m not accidentally disrespecting someone else’s culture, religion, etc. but everyone seemed to be welcoming me so I was very happy!

  • @rajandranchandran7146
    @rajandranchandran7146 Рік тому +2

    Hi dude amazing video of you exploring Batu caves, you must try banana leaf meal

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you! And yes I’ve seen that a few times now I think! I’ll def give it a try. It’s the wrapped up leaf right?

  • @gurusingambrute3460
    @gurusingambrute3460 3 місяці тому

    Yeah man you walked in bare foods and and seeing him and blessings this year orals in one year you get a magical things.

  • @chicolinx11
    @chicolinx11 11 місяців тому +1

    Brooooo you're killing it! Proud of you!

  • @iqbalazizah1951
    @iqbalazizah1951 Рік тому +1

    Thak you mr.Brad...good luck...see you again.....

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you! 🙏 lots of videos coming soon so I’ll see you very soon 😁

  • @K.SANTHAKUMARI
    @K.SANTHAKUMARI Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing & respect our culture... Hats off

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Very welcome! 🙏 and thanks so much! That was a powerful day and I had a ton of fun! 🤩

  • @PearlyButterfly
    @PearlyButterfly Рік тому +1

    I love the way you respect others culture and tradition. Glad that I came across this video full of positivity today. Wish you lots of success and happiness in life bro. Love from 🇲🇾🫡

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! I definitely always want to learn as much as possible. But I know every culture has their own traditions and behaviors. So sometimes I worry I may be doing something disrespectful without knowing. If there is a language barrier, I find that watching people’s facial expressions is a universal teller. Thanks for the positive wishes!!! 🙏🥰😁

  • @vasimiga320
    @vasimiga320 Рік тому +3

    Hi Brad.. it was amazing video.. it was not entry ticket.. it is actually to do special prayer ticket.. 😅

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Ahhhh, I was wondering what I was paying for lol! Thanks a bunch!

  • @ganeshkumarsubramaniam9942
    @ganeshkumarsubramaniam9942 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for the beautiful documentary Brad. Next year you should visit Ipoh, 2⅐ hours journey from Kuala Lumpur for Thaipusam celebration. You'll able to observe more of the rituals very closely and good explanation indeed

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      That sounds awesome! I’ve heard a lot of people say to celebrate in Penang too, do you have a preference?

  • @UncleBin1269
    @UncleBin1269 Рік тому +1

    Brad ... Good video ... Great content ... Thus i subscribed ... Welcome to 🇲🇾 ....

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Much appreciated! Thanks for the warm welcome!!! 🙏

  • @sashitharankumar1360
    @sashitharankumar1360 Рік тому

    Well Vlogged brother, your respectful and kind acts in the temple can inspire people around the world to explore various cultures.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun doing this one. This is the definition of why I love travel so much!

  • @umadevihunt4863
    @umadevihunt4863 Рік тому

    Really enjoyed watching your video. Thanks Brad

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Glad to hear it!! I had so much fun making this one! 🙏🥰

  • @FeliceTang
    @FeliceTang Рік тому +1

    What a great content❤Thanks for sharing❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much! Been working hard but loving every moment

  • @Shiv.s17808
    @Shiv.s17808 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for sharing this with us Brad. We celebrate similarly here in South Africa.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow very cool! I had no idea they celebrated this in Africa

    • @Shiv.s17808
      @Shiv.s17808 11 місяців тому

      Please do visit South Africa sometime

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      @@Shiv.s17808 that’s one place I’ve never been! Definitely want to go!

    • @Shiv.s17808
      @Shiv.s17808 11 місяців тому

      ​@@WhereisBrad when you are ready I can help you with ideas to make it a worthwhile trip

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      @@Shiv.s17808 cool thank you!

  • @suseelagowrishangar6178
    @suseelagowrishangar6178 Рік тому +1

    Very nice video, Thankyou.

  • @jaybonney6471
    @jaybonney6471 11 місяців тому

    Hi Bro., Batu caves have beautiful shrines and you have visited in the right festival time. I think that the monkeys must have seen the fruits which you were carrying. Excellent 🎥 filming and done a great job. By the way the people there speak Tamil which is a native language of Tamil Nadu in India and in Jaffna in Sri Lanka. There are lot of Tamil speaking people in Malaysia and it is one of the official languages in Malasia.👌👍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      I’m so lucky to be there during that time! I didn’t know about thaipusam until I got there! I see gotcha! Thanks!🙏

  • @lisapyann6658
    @lisapyann6658 11 місяців тому +1

    Bro, after watching few videos from all 3 of you, plus yr friends, i am impressed of how you went thru all the happenings and respected each culture/believes throughly..knowledge is wealth, man. Plus experience through travels, that makes you a better person! I'm a fan now🎉. Travel more! 💪🏻💪🏻

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Love this comment! Thanks a bunch! I agree completely. Thanks a bunch 🙏

  • @athulmenon3421
    @athulmenon3421 11 місяців тому

    Amazing video. Its interesting. Liked it😇🙌

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Thank you! I really enjoyed making this one!

  • @naidoorani7568
    @naidoorani7568 Рік тому

    Thank you for this beautiful video really appreciate

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Super happy to hear it! No problem! Thanks for the nice comment!! 🥰🙏

  • @vikramvikram4572
    @vikramvikram4572 11 місяців тому +2

    Thaippusam is a Tamil festival which is celebrating for Tamil God Murugan's Birthday❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      I see thank you!! I had so much fun!

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Have you been to the caves on this day?

  • @mcgeerocks01
    @mcgeerocks01 11 місяців тому

    Hi Brad, your coverage on Malaysia is awesome.. Thank you.. I was in Minnesota for 12 years and I loved America.. Honestly you need to get a local who can speak english well to explain the country , culture and everything here buddy. I see that you are having a tough time to communicate .. yet you have done a great job mate!

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Ya communication has been tough, but I’m glad I still made it through. Thanks a lot for the support!

  • @ranisidhu8007
    @ranisidhu8007 11 місяців тому

    Hey Brad glad to see you have a lot respect to differect cultures and religion. I am actually Malaysian but I live in LA since the ageof 3 I usually visit back to Malaysia with my Fam, but its been a while since I have been back. I intend to visit Malaysia in June for our Summer break. Thank you for sharing this amazing video makes me feel happy to hear my Lanuguage and your communications with them is great. I hope you enjoyed the food there.Take care safe travels!!!!

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Amazing! So happy to share my experience! Interacting with Malaysian people has been such a positive thing for me and I’m loving your country! I hope you have a safe and wonderful trip in June! Who knows, maybe I’ll be back there during that time !

    • @ranisidhu8007
      @ranisidhu8007 11 місяців тому

      OMG!!! Brad I am so happy when I saw your reply..I have to give you props for being able to undertsnad the accent...its takes a bitc but I think overall Malaysian Indian(Tamil) usually do speak English and not shy even if niot that fluent, as long as they cn help one find their way around.
      Thats going to be awesome!!! if you would be there as I have so much Family still there and I will be traveling with my Son for the first time to Malaysia that would be a great experience.My Family and I would love to show you and your Family around. Take Care shoot me a msg when you will be in Malaysia next.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@ranisidhu8007thank you ! It takes a bit for sure, but I think since I go from country to country often, I’m getting better at interpreting different accents faster! (I think)
      Wow that’s super exciting!thank you so much for the offer! I have a wife (of 6 months) but when I do UA-cam travel, she prefers to stay home. We do our own vacations in a more relaxing way. When I travel solo I actually move around quickly, record all day, and it’s a lot of work. She doesn’t like that. So next time I’m in Malaysia I’ll likely be alone, especially because I plan to come back and jump all over the country!

  • @kskumar2523
    @kskumar2523 Рік тому +1

    Amazing video thanks ❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you very much!! This was so fun!🤩

  • @mmediaimage
    @mmediaimage Рік тому +1

    Thanks again for sharing

  • @jayanthi300565
    @jayanthi300565 Рік тому +1

    Thanks brad..appreciating our culture ❤❤❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      Your culture is amazing! Honestly, this is why I travel! So many beautiful things to learn

  • @gowthamagowtham862
    @gowthamagowtham862 Рік тому +6

    This festival is the most powerful festival in Malaysia This is your lucky day

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Wow I got super lucky with the timing of my trip! I’m so glad I got to experience that!

  • @bachelorcareer0916
    @bachelorcareer0916 Рік тому +3

    Happy thaipusam bro always being blessed🕉️

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much!!! Same to you! 🙏

  • @ThiruppathiRaja-u3m
    @ThiruppathiRaja-u3m Рік тому +2

    Nice 👍

  • @subashinitanggamanickam2855
    @subashinitanggamanickam2855 Рік тому +3

    Hi happen to bump into your video (your first video i've watched btw :) ) thank you for visiting Malaysia and witnessing our festival. Along your video, i notice you got few questions unanswered... so here you go, Thaipusam (Thai : 10th month in indian calender, "Pusam : one of the star in indian astrology) is celebrated as the day Lord Murugan (god of Tamil) got his divine Vel (spear) from his mom Parvati and victory of killing the demon with Vel (also reflects as the sharpness of knowledge and discipline) against a demon surapadman. It is believed that by taking Kavadi (large structure carried by devotees) or paal kudam (milk pot) humans would wash out their sins also for some if their prayers are heard they vow to do so as well. It had multiple believes depending on individuals . Those big structures or building you see before you climb the stairs are also temple of various god and goddess. The sculpture of goddess in black saree (indian traditional attire) with trident is goddess Durga (incarnation of goddess parvati). Regarding the ticket you bought, its to do archanai (mini pooja) and they will give you the offering and there is no entrance fee. Its also optional to give them money not compulsory. The devotees with bald head applied santhanam (sandal wood powder) to cool off their newly bald head . They actually offered Mudi kanikai (cut off their hair) as offering to got similar to paal kudam and kavadi. The deepam (Ghee oil lamp) is lit as an offering to any god or goddess as well and it is not made of wax, the lamp is made of soil and the oil is Ghee oil. The powder that they applied on your forehead is called Thiruneer. You can google about it to know more significant things im just briefly explaining what i could. And one more thing Join your palm and bow your head a little thats how you pray or greet the god and then you can put on thiruneer or santhanam (sandal wood powder) or kumkum (red vermillion powder) or all 3. The drum like instruments is called melam and also Urumi (one of the indian culture instrument). Purpose of the chariot is we are welcoming Lord Murugan who travelled from his mom's (Parvati) temple. The kavadi dance symbolize as celebrating the Lord, those songs is devotional songs. If you stayed the whole day or night of thaipusam you can see whole lot of different designs of kavadis. Hope it helps. Good day to you and stay safe.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Amazing! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer all these questions! It really helps me understand and appreciate everything I saw! This is a 💯 top comment for sure! Thank you so much 🙏🥰

    • @subashinitanggamanickam2855
      @subashinitanggamanickam2855 Рік тому

      ​@@WhereisBrad glad it helped. 😊

  • @hKChen909
    @hKChen909 Рік тому +4

    This is Amazing 😮

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Glad you liked it! It was awesome being there! Where are you commenting from?

  • @vallipalani7924
    @vallipalani7924 Рік тому +1

    Hi Brad... welcome to Malaysia. Thaipusam is a special festival celebrate in the month of Thai according to Indian calendar during full moon. Our government grand a holiday during this festival.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      I see thank you so much!!! I’m so glad I could be there in that day!

  • @JonathanHirst-z4o
    @JonathanHirst-z4o 10 місяців тому

    Great job, we are visiting Kuala Lumpur end March 2024, can you wear shoes going up and into the caves, are you going anywhere else? We are also visiting Penang and Langkawi any general tips or places to visit, are you still in Malaysia

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  10 місяців тому

      Exciting!! Yes you can wear shoes. Most people did when I went.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  10 місяців тому

      I won’t be able to get outside of KL, but plan to come back soon and see much more of the country.

    • @JonathanHirst-z4o
      @JonathanHirst-z4o 10 місяців тому

      Thanks keep up the great work 👍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  10 місяців тому

      @@JonathanHirst-z4o thank you!!

  • @komathymurugason3854
    @komathymurugason3854 Рік тому

    Your video on Thaipusam was really cool and thanks for promoting our country and culture. Only the monkeys entry were quite disturbing. Me too experienced the same whenever I visit Batu Caves.The monkeys are after the fruits in the prashasam that you are caring.either give to the monkeys or put inside your backpack whenever you visit Batu Caves next.I normally will do that. You are just cool.Thanks

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thanks for the awesome comment! I will for sure be more prepared for the monkeys next time!! Using a backpack will be helpful, especially since I like to buy things and have otherwise needed to carry stuff.

  • @KingFarn
    @KingFarn Рік тому +3

    Bro. Your scene with the monkey is very thrilling like a horror movie. haha

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      Hahahahaa I was legit scared!!! Like I was being attacked, surrounded by people who couldn’t do anything to help me! lol glad I made it up safely! 🙉

    • @KingFarn
      @KingFarn Рік тому

      @@WhereisBrad 😂

  • @STNLivestream
    @STNLivestream 11 місяців тому

    Thanks bro!! Good Thaipusam

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      Very welcome! I had a great time making this!

  • @saffuanstudio
    @saffuanstudio Рік тому +2

    Finally your latest video uploaded..

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Hehe I’ve been anxious to get the next one up 🥰thanks for watching!!

  • @panglimahitam8001
    @panglimahitam8001 Рік тому +6

    The devotees walk along the chariot with bare foot. They started 9pm on the day before and reached Batu Cave near 6pm. Almost a 19 hours journey.👍 Happy Thaipusam to everyone. 🎉🎉

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +4

      Oh wow! I had no idea they travelled that long and far! Amazing!

    • @panglimahitam8001
      @panglimahitam8001 Рік тому

      @@WhereisBrad Started night, arrived next day late aternoon. ua-cam.com/video/F7auuap_wCE/v-deo.htmlsi=4BCmSo1LNxnvmVD_

    • @thilaari5348
      @thilaari5348 Рік тому +1

      ​@@WhereisBrad The journey begins from the Maha Mariamman temple in KL near Petaling Street and they walk all the way to Batu Caves

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      @@thilaari5348dang! I actually know where that is! That’s crazy far! ❤

  • @punithanpuvan9705
    @punithanpuvan9705 Рік тому +1

    Hi bro welcome to Malaysia..nice video bro.. again come to Malaysia .one things you pay $5 is not pay for entrance fee..pay for-carry the milk and pray with God and take Preshatham the (plastic bag)

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Ahhhh I see. lol I was a bit confused by that lol! Thanks for the answer and the welcoming 🙏🙏🙏

  • @Thounny373
    @Thounny373 Рік тому

    Hi, I'm malaysian here in Kota Kinabalu Sabah watched your very nice video till end. Try come to Sabah this May 27 till 31 for together celebrate multiculture Haverst Festival state level...more infomation ypu can read in google.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      That sounds fun! I’ve been hearing about that too! What’s your favorite part?

  • @deenasabapathy6606
    @deenasabapathy6606 Рік тому

    Thank you for the amazing video Brad! I’m not sure if you managed to see the silver chariot however if you are coming again, I should bring you along with the whole process of thaipusam with detailed explanation 🙌

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      That would be amazing! No I didn’t see the silver chariot. I actually wasn’t sure if the first one was it or not.

    • @deenasabapathy6606
      @deenasabapathy6606 Рік тому

      @@WhereisBrad what you saw is a glimpse of kavadi, which is an offering to lord murugan - it could be a form of being thankful or it can be also a form of carrying kavadi(burden) and laying it upon lord murugan to take care of the rest. Where else that chariot is another deal you can watch a short documentary of it here ua-cam.com/video/6eVIEPmofTw/v-deo.htmlsi=29mmHF2-8JU9ns6T

  • @gayagaya5439
    @gayagaya5439 11 місяців тому

    Tq for the video.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      No prob, it was super fun!🤩

  • @levequevymalay3446
    @levequevymalay3446 Рік тому +2

    You're bless by the lord Muruga now Brad🙏🙌

  • @PradeepRaajkumar1981
    @PradeepRaajkumar1981 11 місяців тому

    Dodgy Spooky monkey.. GOD For Tamils - Lord MURUGA...
    I am an AUSSIE Tamil South Indian from Coimbatore District.
    Cheers from an AUSSIE in #coimbatore #pollachi #tamilnadu
    Subscribed BRAD... I lived in AUS from 2007 to 2019...
    Happy Touring... Enjoy mate..

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      Very cool! Thanks for the nice comment and support!

    • @PradeepRaajkumar1981
      @PradeepRaajkumar1981 10 місяців тому

      Cheers mate... Welcome...@@WhereisBrad

  • @ferozaaf
    @ferozaaf Рік тому +19

    Hi, Brad. I think the vendor at the jewellery shop is from India, not Malaysian Indian. Because Batu Caves is a touristic place & for the vendor to not understand basic English is IMPOSSIBLE. Malaysians basically can speak 3 languages; own language + English + Malay.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +6

      Ya I figured but I never want to assume. I think the “where are you from” was the wrong question to ask. But how can I ask without being too intrusive? “What are you?” Haha jk that’s not cool.
      I’m impressed that everyone knows so many languages.

    • @ferozaaf
      @ferozaaf Рік тому +4

      @@WhereisBrad haha.. yeah... Thank god you found the locals when you bought the LITNA products👍

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +3

      @@ferozaaflol ya.. I actually used it today. It’s really nice

    • @ahboonahboon8355
      @ahboonahboon8355 Рік тому

      ​@@WhereisBradMost of the malaysian indian understanding english..maybe the guy r from india(monk)thats why he cant understand what u said....can i ask u that u need to pay rm5 for the pray?

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      @@ahboonahboon8355 I paid 5RM in the video because I thought it was an entrance fee lol

  • @ShanShamiSai
    @ShanShamiSai Рік тому

    Thank you 🇲🇾🙏🌎💕🌹 Happy Thaipusam

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank you very much! Happy Thaipusam to you too! 🥰🙏

  • @JayKughan
    @JayKughan 11 місяців тому

    Werewolf mask? Where? What you referring to? Also, that "big float" behind you @ the end of this video was the chariot that had been travelling across KL, in other words, the main event.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Haha ya, there was a werewolf mask sitting on a thing at that stand!
      And wow I’m glad I got to see the main event! I was never sure what was what!

  • @paramaru941
    @paramaru941 Рік тому +2

    Salute brad

  • @sweeyeo9330
    @sweeyeo9330 Рік тому +1

    Brad, u r so cute! Cheers! It's one of the many M'sian-cultural festive celebration for the Indians(Tamil) for most states in the peninsular ( Perak Selangor, Penang, Johor...etc), beginni g of the new year! Well, the Chinese community 'll be celebrating the Lunar New Year( Dragon) next week; Eve- 9th Feb, + 10~15th...lion + dragon dance-troupe all over the country too! n then in March it 'll be the Ramadhan( fasting month). Do experience n discover our melting pot... Would luv ❤ to see u vblogging! Have fun, Bro!😅😊

  • @sivaramlord9151
    @sivaramlord9151 11 місяців тому

    Hi Brad, if you are heading to Singapore, i suggest for you to come in Feb 10 2025. We have the Thaipusam celebrations on 11Feb 2025 at Orchard Road Area. The Thaipusam procession is around 4km long. We have been doing it since the 1860s, in Singapore.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow that sounds really cool! Thank you!🙏

    • @sivaramlord9151
      @sivaramlord9151 11 місяців тому

      @@WhereisBrad You are most welcome. It is kinda unique cause the Thaipusam street procession covers a mosque and a church along the procession. Singapore is more expensive than Malaysia, but we do have our unique celebrations including for Thaipusam.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      @@sivaramlord9151very cool! I need to go now!

  • @mizzylamydean2936
    @mizzylamydean2936 Рік тому

    Hi Brad, hope you manage to see where they poking their touge with spear...or their cheek. Some hang the hook behind their back. The step was 272steps, right up to top.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +1

      I did!!! Looks so gnarly! I wish I went to talk to one of them who did that! So intense!

  • @mmediaimage
    @mmediaimage Рік тому

    Wow super video l have never watched videos done like you had super cool the journey through out the video was amazing it was just like l am taking a walk thanks❤

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Thank makes me very happy to hear! Thank you so much! I had a lot of fun making this one!

  • @Modjomo
    @Modjomo 11 місяців тому

    Where and when did you get your hair cut? Nice

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Haha I forget the name but kinda close to city center. I stayed in Ceylonz tower and google mapped places nearby with pics of clean cuts lol. I wish I knew the name!
      Regardless…. Thanks 😎🙏

    • @Modjomo
      @Modjomo 11 місяців тому

      @@WhereisBrad Ah I see...but it looks good on you...are you still in KL? When are going back to the States?

  • @ravisahadevan9958
    @ravisahadevan9958 Рік тому +1

    You are blessed ❤

  • @janaiyer4280
    @janaiyer4280 Рік тому +1

    Its beautiful Malaysia I love it!!! awesome food and dring!! specially fresh coconut drink.. Aslo, its not "thai supan" you have to pronouce it as "Thai poosam"

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      Haha thank you! I was saying it wrong for so long in the video! I was cringing when editing 😂 lol

  • @gunnkata
    @gunnkata Рік тому +2

    Not that much country you can go to with a lot of diversity in one city, an Indian festival in Jan, and if you come in Feb, there is the Chinese New Year, come in March or early April there is the Muslim Eid celebration. The date changes every year as each have their own calender that differs from the gregorian calender. Some year the festival would fall on the same month. So if you are planning to visit again in 2025, check the festival calenders first.

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому

      This is great advice! I think I’ll start planning all my trips like that lol. Thanks for the good info!!

  • @samraj3179
    @samraj3179 Рік тому +4

    You did a great job producing this video brother. One foolish mistake you did was carrying a partially transparent bag with fruits promptly displayed for the monkeys to grab. Should have listened to the guy you met at the starting of the stairs, and given the fruits to the monkeys for a trouble free climb up to the top. Sometimes our common sense betrays us. Very valuable lesson though. Keep discovering, "Malaysia, Truly Asia".

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  Рік тому +2

      Haha yep I totally agree! That would’ve helped a lot. Next time 😂. Well do thanks for the nice comment! 🥰🙏

  • @Udin.Petot296
    @Udin.Petot296 11 місяців тому +1

    Taniah 🇲🇾 Serumpun 🇳🇪

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому

      Ahhhhhhh thank you!!!!🙏

  • @thineshkumar7360
    @thineshkumar7360 11 місяців тому

    56:09 That is the main chariot carrying the idol Lord Murugan. You're lucky you didn't miss it. The chariot is pulled through the streets by devotees, and the procession is accompanied by music, chanting, and religious fervor. It brings together people from different walks of life to participate in the religious and cultural festivity

    • @WhereisBrad
      @WhereisBrad  11 місяців тому +1

      Oh wow! This is the first I learned that it was the main one! Thank you!🙏