Hence, there is a need to relook at the dissemination of such guidelines to avoid unnecessary fear and straining of our limited health care resources (including unnecessary Covid-19 testing). It is far better to err on the caution side rather than to take half-measures that are ineffective, which may even aid in the spread of the infection. Yesterday, the Ministry of Health Malaysia reported that the highest spike of Covid-19 cases, amounting to 190 new patients, resulted from this event. The ministry is doing a heroic job and we should be grateful for the dedication shown by its personnel but we cannot leave them alone in fighting this battle. The saints did not recognize him and thought he was a devil. The threat from this pandemic need a holistic approach involving multiple ministries, government departments and agencies; as well as important stakeholders from the private sector. If you attended the Masi Maagam Theppa Thirunaal and are currently experiencing fever, cough, a runny nose and/or shortness of breath, please visit your nearest healthcare provider. Play Stop . On a personal note, yesterday my colleague who is a general practitioner is still fighting for his life in the ICU, Sungai Buloh Hospital after he was infected with the virus while treating a patient.

They were also advised to take stringent measures or heighten awareness of the pandemic at their individual temples or places of worship. Exclusive 2 day event coverage on Masi Magam Melaka 2020 in Melaka Sannayasi Andavar Temple Malaysia - Maasi Magam Festival in Malacca, Malaysia.This festival is part of a pilgrimage to pay homage to Lord Murugan.Known as Maasi Magam in Tamil, this annual event is among the grandest of Hindu festivals celebrated in Malaysia.The two-day festival began with the journey of a silver chariot bearing a gold statue of Lord Murugan adorned with diamonds from one of the country’s oldest Hindu temples, the 18th century Sri Poothya Temple in Jalan Tukang Besi which was built in 1781.The chariot is pulled by two white bulls on its 8km journey to Sannayasi Andavar Temple in Cheng with a crowd of over 1,000 barefoot devotees trailing behind and breaking coconuts.The temple is managed by Nattukottai Nagarathar Community.#masimagam2020#MelakaMasimagam#SannayasiAndavarTemple Another interesting history associated with Masi Magham is the chronicle of King Vallala of Thiruvannamalai, an ardent devotee of Lord Shiva. Devotees would gather near the seashore in the early morning to offer their prayers. The devotees who flock the procession take dips in the water body to get rid of their sins. Makam Nakshatra is also known as Magam and Magha. For all intent and purposes, the banning of mass gatherings remains vague. "I believe the number of 30,000 devotees as reported is also exaggerated," added, the deputy chief minister. Once in twelve years, when Jupiter enters the Simha or Leo constellation, Masi Magham is celebrated as Maha Magham. Apparently the organisers of both mass gatherings did not heed the lessons from the earlier held tabligh gathering and the risks associated with holding mass gatherings in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic. Until we are past the peak of infection, the most effective public measure is to impose and force a total ban on mass gatherings as well as strictly practice other social restrictions to slow down the infection rate; achieving the so-called “flattening the curve”. REACHED 10 MILLION HITS TODAY (16 JULY 2013). This is not only famous across Tamil Nadu, but also across the places where Tamil-Hindus are settled in large numbers. REACHED 8 MILLION HITS TODAY (23 MARCH 2013).

Our Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba announced that Malaysia has entered the “late containment” phase of the Covid-19 outbreak. As Lord Shiva wanted to teach a lesson to the saints, he took the form of a beggar. Masi Magam falls in the Tamil month of Masi (February –March). “Although fewer people are travelling because of Covid-19, but we are happy with the turnout and the festival was carried out smoothly, ” he was quoted as saying. There must be a strong political will to take any tough but necessary measures. On Masi Magam day, temples idols are taken to the seashore, pond or lake for a ceremonial bath in a procession. Ramasamy said although the advice to ban or postpone mass religious gatherings in temples was issued on March 13, it is up to the institutions to enforce it. Mr Prime Minister Sir, please take charge. It was supposedly targeted to attract 100,000 visitors. Civil servants deserve a bonus this year, says Cuepacs, Passengers arriving from Sabah satisfied with COVID-19 screening process at KLIA, Malaysia to finalise Covid-19 vaccine selection by early 2021, UiTM embraces new norms, introduces convocation by appointment only, AirAsia Japan moves to shut down for good, AirAsia to lay off hundreds more employees. Once, Lord Brahma, the Creator, came to know about Lord Shiva’s plan to recreate the universe after destruction. Let’s us not wait until the case tally reaches into the thousands and deaths have occurred to finally jolt us into action in facing down the Covid-19 pandemic. As can be seen last Friday, HRH The Raja of Perlis has decreed that the Friday congregation prayers in his state be substituted with home prayers. More than 30,000 people thronged the temple on the 8th of March, with temple committee chairman A. Kanapathy saying that the festival attracted devotees and visitors from all over the country including neighbouring countries, The Star reported. Academic warns of food shortage if distribution is... Open letter to PM - To really help Mak Kiah, help ... TI-M wants gov't transparency in stimulus disbursal, Pompeo blasts China for false narrative over Covid-19, Bread lorry goes missing in KL, found in Terengganu. Lord Brahma requested him to begin his work of re-creation from Kumbakonam (a sacred temple city in Southern India). After every four Yugas an Armageddon is believed to wipe out the world and the earth has seen numerous such apocalypses. Idols of the deities in the temple are also given ceremonial bath on this day near the water bodies and are taken as a procession. Magha star’s symbol is a throne, which represents royalty and the consciousness it engenders. RELIGION IS TO PROTECT – NOT ENDANGER MALAYS OR MA... ‘YOU ARE ALL IDIOTS!’ – FOR YELLING THIS AT COPS A... Sarawak records 8th fatality, 21 new Covid-19 cases. While other countries including our Asean neighbours have taken tough measures, we seem to be in a state of indecisiveness. “This is what happens when people do not pay attention or allow their selfish religious beliefs to comprise the health security of the collective,” writes former Navy Commander S Thayaparan, in a Malaysiakini comment article, referring to the Masi Magam Theppa Thirunaal. Masi Magham is one of the auspicious festivals of Hinduism, celebrated with pomp and piety in the Tamil month of Masi, which corresponds to February-March in the Gregorian calendar. Lord Shiva asked Lord Brahma to fill a Kumbha (pot) filled with Amrit (elixir) and the source energy to recreate the world and place it at the top of Mount Meru. Masi Magam, also known as Maasi Makam, is a Tamil Hindu festival which is celebrated by Tamil speaking people.It is celebrated in Tamil month Masi during Makam Nakshatra. Magham is one among the twenty-seven stars or Nakshatras. The Moon occupies the sign Leo and transits Magha which is ruled by Ketu. Usually, Makam Nakshatra prevails during Pournami or full moon day but that is not always true. People have come out to question both religious gatherings, particularly the Masi Magam Theppa Thirunaal, where the organisers appear to have completely ignored the global pandemic. Masi Magam 2021. If You Attended the Masi Magam Theppa Thirunaal, Get Yourself Tested 2020-03-16 The Malaysia Hindu Sangam has advised those who attended the Masi Magam Theppa Thirunal (Floating Chariot Festival) at the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang, Penang, to get themselves tested for Covid-19 if they are showing any symptoms of the disease. Hence, the rakyat has to wait three more days for a decision to be made and probably many more days before that decision will be implemented. This happened after the Sri Petaling religious gathering and I get that this event has been planned and God knows we do not want to “offend” any community. King Vallala had no child so he prayed to Lord Shiva to perform his last rites.

Masi Magam is observed not only in India but also in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Thayaparan goes on to comment on Consumers Association of Penang education officer N.V. Subbarow’s remark that volunteers were tasked with picking up leftover rubbish in the Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple as part of the cleaning-up process. Otherwise, a sudden drastic uptake in the number of cases will overwhelm our healthcare resources. Yesterday, the president of Malaysia Hindu Sangam was reported as advising the devotees to go for medical examination to ensure they are not infected with Covid-19 virus. This was where the pot was found on a Magha star day in Masi month. MARCH 16 ― Yesterday Malaysia recorded 190 new Covid-19 cases, an alarming increase of 80 per cent; bringing our total number of cases to 428. The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry Deputy Minister Rosol Wahid was reported to have said that the shortage of face masks and hand sanitisers will be raised at the Cabinet meeting this Wednesday. Masi Magam is a major festival of south India which holds prime importance in the lives of the Tamils.

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Masi Magam or Maasi Makam or Masi Pournami is the major festival celebrated during Masi month, on Full Moon day in Masi.

Jagdeep oversees the state Housing, Local Government, and Town and Country Planning committee. The Teluk Bahang Beach in Penang was crowded with devotees last week who released brightly lit floats into the sea in conjunction with the Masi Magam Theppa Thirunal (Floating Chariot Festival). Sign up to receive our Newsletters & enjoy a FREE membership plan for 3 months, © 2020 AstroVed.Com Private Ltd. - All rights reserved. Observe MCO if you want to celebrate Hari Raya - I... NSC: Malaysians from abroad to be sent to quaranti... Oil rig workers allowed to cross states, return ho... Fama to open social distancing-compliant pasar tan... Agong forgoes royal emoluments for six months. Also, the association of the King and Queen of the planets, the Sun and the Moon, with the sign Leo, makes it perfect to enhance prosperity, fame, royalty blessings and set high life goals. FINALLY, WE HAVE REACHED A MILLION HITS. Wishing all my readers, friends & relatives a SELAMAT HARI MALAYSIA 2018. We do not want to reach the stage of having to impose a total lockdown. REACHED 11 MILLION HITS TODAY (27 SEPT. 2013) REACHED 12 MILLION HITS TODAY (11.12.2013) ...TODAY (15 SEPTEMBER 2017) WE SECURED 32 MILLION HITS.TODAY (16 DECEMBER 2017) WE SECURED 34 MILLION PAGEVIEWS.