poobalan.com

we can see both sides arguments:

Boycott
– retaliation against the temple committee for backstabbing the community on 25 November by calling the police
– Boycott batu caves does not mean boycott Thaipusam or Lord Muruga
– Going to Batu Caves will be misused by MIC as sign of support for Samy Vellu and MIC
– as a support for Hindraf ISA detainees
– show support to other temples who may be in danger of demolition

No to Boycott
– don’t politicise religion
– don’t show anger against Batu Caves or Thaipusam
– it is disrespect/sin against religion (not sure how true this is)
– use other methods to show displeasure towards temple committee/Samy vellu/MIC
– even Hindraf leaders did prayer at Batu Caves after 25/11
– go there, but don’t spend money as a show of support

Well, there can be other reasons for both parties, so let’s make it short:

Please cast your vote at http://www.poobalan.com/blog

GS says:

A non-violent boycott of Batu Caves for Thaipusam: the voice of the Malaysian people

http://www.malaysia-today.net/2008/content/view/1364/46/

Posted on January 18th, 2008

mari says:

we should show our support to hindraf by wearing certain colour on thaipusam at Batu Caves.

Posted on January 18th, 2008

Killer says:

Guys,

Please grow up. Whether you are for MIC, HINDRAF, UMNO, DAP or even Al-Qaeda, please be united as Indians. Don’t politicise temples, leave politics out of religion. Attending the Thaipusam would not make you a MIC supporter.

If you intend to boycott the festival, we will only shoot ourselves in the foot… This idiots from HINDRAF are the one who is using and abusing religion to play politics.

Posted on January 19th, 2008

Mauriya says:

Those who have not taken any vows to go to Batu Caves SHOULD BOYCOT GOING THERE for this Thaipusam. Then Samy Velu and his henchman, Nadaraja, would not be able to boast of millions supporting them. They have been using the number of people turning up at Batu Caves as continued support for them. These two fail to realize that people go the Batu Caves TO FULFIL THEIR RELIGIOUS OBLIGATIONS.

Posted on January 19th, 2008

srisurya says:

Try to understand. Those guys detained in ISA is the one fighting for our rights. Maybe we can show our support to them by wearing certain colour. This wil go as a warning to samy vellu .

Posted on January 20th, 2008

ramesh says:

MP: latest news – Thaipusam is public holiday in KL and Putrajaya.

i boycot .
Batu caves will sill be there,so y not go next year.
There are many temple to go,choise is yours.i’m not saying don’t go to Batu cave.I hope u all out there will support.We must show to world that indians is suffering,and show to BN we stand united and strong for our rights
I hope u all wont forget out bro in ISA,there is little bit changes in GOV now,and i heard BN going to anounce PH for malaysia for Thaipusam.

We need more changes.
rgds,
RAM

Posted on January 20th, 2008

Umanan says:

Let’s not politicize this. If you’ve been going for Thaipusam to Batu Caves every year, then let’s make sure you do it this year as well.
This shd not be anything to do with MIC or any individuals…offering prayers to Lord Muruga on the day is the key thing…

Posted on January 20th, 2008

Murali says:

Bros & Sis… Please keep politics away from religion. We can show our dissatisfaction to Batu Caves temple committee in some other manner, like wearing same colour clothings, except yellow, or some other better way.
Please do not belittle our own people, let it be whatever the reason is. We need to stand unitedly at this point in time.

Vaalga Indian!!!

Rgds,
Murali

Posted on January 20th, 2008

gnathenn says:

Please for heaven sake, show to the world that we the Malaysian Indians are
united by boycotting from celebrating thaipusam in Batu cave. GOD is every where so Lord Muruga is every where too and Lord Murugans temple is every where in Malaysia, sure he can accept your VANDUTHAL & KANIKAI if you realise what had happen to our brothers and sisters in the morning of 25 /11 07 in the locked compound of Batu cave.

So please boycot Batu cave just this one year and see the reaction.

gnathenn

Posted on January 20th, 2008

MrHollyMan says:

Vanakom My Respective Indian brothers and Sisters,

I have gone thru all the comments above here at this website about boycotts going to Batu Caves and with hearth fully im very much agree with “”Mr. gnathenn”” What he was said in his comments was very true, you can anytime go to any Lord Muragans OR any Hindu Temples to fulfill ur VANDUTHAL & KANIKAI on Thaipusam day , its not really a compulsory that you have to get it done at Batu Caves! Any Hindu Temple will do……

Not to forget “” LORD MURUGANS Manifestation / Present are in every breath you inhale and exhales”’ “OM SARAVANA BAVAHA”

Your Respectfully
The Kaliyuga Barathan Lord Murugan’s Baktan

Valgeh Indians

Posted on January 21st, 2008

kisser says:

Hi makkalz

Thaipusam,we celebrate once in year and show our devotes to lord muruga and reflex our religion and cultural to other religion as well.

I got an idea!Why not we have a printed the word of (HINDRAF) in our back of t-shirt to show that we’re strongly behind Hindraf not the stupid Mic.

It’s would be shame for Mic follower whenever they see Hindraf follower more than Mic in Batu Caves.

My humble idea!

Posted on January 21st, 2008

Madhavan says:

add 1 more to boycott

so that lord muruga will recognize our suffering on 25-nov there in batu caves and provide a better future for us.

Posted on January 21st, 2008

bal says:

not sure if thaipusam should be celebrated in the first place. We can use all the money used there ( milk, coconut ect…) for a better purpose.

Posted on January 21st, 2008

MrHollyMan says:

Dear Indian Angels & My Respective Brothers, Sisters.

To Boycott means – No police permit needed, No one can accuse us of going against the law etc ;

A very Powerfull method to show our protest.

Lord MURUGAN will understand if you don’t go and see him in Batu Cave on this Thaipusam.

He is in your heart and instead he will happy to see you fighting against ATHARMA.

Don’t let the Brotherhood and Unity upheld by Hindraf go to waste.

We don’t know how effective e-mails and sms could achieve this objective.

But We need to try and try and NEVER GIVE UP.

Don’t allow blood sucker leaders suck our Communities blood.

Enough is ENOUGH.

Here are some of the temples u can go on Thaipusam day to fulfill your Prayers……

SELANGOR

1. Sri Siva Subramaniar Paripalana Sabhai (Temple) (Serdang)

U.P.M. Serdang,

2. Sri Bala Subramaniar Temple

Jalan Limbungan, Port Klang

3. Sri Thandayuthapani Temple

Batang Berjuntai,

4. Thirumurugan Aalayam Desa Jaya

Taman Ehsan , Kepong,

5. Sri Balasubramaniar Aalayam

Ladang Sg. Tinggi, Batang Berjuntai,

6. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya,

7. Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple

Jalan Reko, Kajang,

8. Sri Subramaniar Temple Batu 2,

Jalan Klang, Kuala Selangor,

9. Sri Thandayuthapani Temple

Kg. Sungai Buaya, Rawang,

WILAYAH PERSEKUTUAN

10. Sri Thandayuthapani Temple (K.L)

Jalan Ipoh, Sentul,

11. Sri Thirumurugan Temple

Kg. Loke Yew, Jalan Semarak,

12. Sri Anantha Vel Murugan Aalayam

Batu 6 , Jalan Kepong, Jinjang Utara,

13. Kuil Sri Kandaswamy

Jalan Scoot Road, Brickfields,

14. Sri Thirumurugan Temple

Jalan Bachang, Kg. Kasipillay,

Off Jalan Ipoh,

15. Sri Murugan Temple,

Jalan Belamy, (Near Istana Negara)

NEGERI SEMBILAN

16. Sri Bala Thandayuthapani Temple

Jalan Yam Tuan, Seremban,

17. Sri Kanthasamy Temple

Jalan Melang, Kuala Pilah,

18. Sri Bala Thandayuthapani Temple

Jalan Besar, Rantau,

19. Sri Bala Subramaniar Temple

Kampung India, Bukit Pelanduk, Port Dickson,

20. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Ladang Gombak Pedas Division, Rantau,

21. Sri Murugan Temple

Gadong Jaya, Labu,

22. Sri Bala Thandayuthapani Temple

Jalan Tan Sri Manickavasagam, Seremban,

23. Sri Murugan Temple

Mambau Heights, Seremban.

24. Seri Velu Murugan Temple

Taman Indah Baru, Tampin,

25. Subramaniar Aalayam

Taman Semarak 11, Nilai,

PERAK

26. Sri Subramaniyar Swami Temple

Jalan Pusing, Batu Gajah,

27. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Taman Bakti, Sungkai,

28. Aum Sri Veeramuthu Maha Kaliamman Temple

Jalan Sg. Pari, Kampung Chekkadi,

Buntong,

29. Ipoh Nattukkottai Chettiars’

Sri Thendayuthabani Temple

Lahat Road ,Ipoh,

30. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Southward, Tanjung Rambutan,

31. Sri Siva Subamaniar Aalayam

Kampung Kepayang,

Mukim Sungai Raya, Simpang Pulai,

32. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Sitiawan.

33. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Jalan Pari, Beruas

34. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Jalan Pusing, Batu Gajah,

35. Arulmigu Sri Subramaniar Aalayam

Lorong Botas, Tronoh,

36. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Gerik,

37. Sri Mmurugapiran Temple

Taman Chit Loong,

Jalan Gedong, Bidor,

38. Sri Subramaniam Temple

Taman Orkid Jaya, Sungkai,

39. Sri Subramaniar Devalaya Saba

Jalan Taman Merdeka, Selama,

40. Sri Arulmigu Thandayuthapani Aalayam

Sungai Chinoh Estate, Trolak,

41. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Trolak Estate, Trolak,

JOHOR

42. Arumigu Thandayuthapani Temple

Jalan Hassan, Segamat,

43. Arulmigu Thandayuthapani Temple

Jalan Kuel, Johor Bharu,

..

44. Nattukkaottai Chettiars’ Temple

Jalan Matarani, Muar,

45. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Jalan Sekolah, Masai,

PAHANG

46. Sri Marathandavar Temple

KM 100 Jalan Kuantan Jerantut, Maran,

47. Sri Subramaniar Temple

Jalan Tali Air, Bentong,

48. Sri Subramaniar Aalayam Batu 1,

Jalan Lipis, Raub,

49. Sri Marathandavar Aalayam

Batu 4, Jalan Cheroh, Raub,

50. Sri Subramaniam Aalayam

Karak,

51. Sri Subramaniar Aalayam

Kampung Jaya Putra,

Damak Batu Balai, Jerantut,

52. Sri Subramaniar Aalayam

Jalan Benta, Kuala Lipis,

53. Sri Subramaniar Kallumalai Aalayam

Jalan Raub, Benta,

54. Sri Subramaniar Aalayam

Jalan Sungai Lembing, Kuantan,

MELAKA

55. Sri Subramaniar Thuropathai Amman Temple

Jalan Gajah Berang, Melaka.

56. Sri Subramaniar Devasthanam

Solok Bongol, Batu Berendam,

57. Sri Subramaniar Devasthanam

Batu Berendam, Melaka.

58. Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple

Simpang Empat, Alor Gajah,

PENANG

59. Kuil Sri Aruloli Thirumurugan

Bukit Bendera, Pulau Pinang

60. Sri Thendayuthapani Temple

Waterfall Road, Penang

61. Sri Kandaswamy Temple

Trusan Road, Penang

KEDAH

62. Kuil Arulmigu Balathandayuthabani

Alor Setar Town.

63. SRI SUBRAMANIAR TEMPLE,

BANDAR BARU, SUNGAI PETANI

Your Respectfully
The Kaliyuga Barathan Lord Murugan’s Baktan

Valgeh Indians

Posted on January 23rd, 2008

shjeffr says:

good good?this post deserves nothing 🙁 ?hahaha just joking 😛 ?nice post 😛

Posted on April 8th, 2009