GEORGE TOWN: Prices of essential items for Ponggal and Thaipusam have escalated, thus becoming an additional burden for the Indian community.
Penang Hindu Association deputy president P. Murugiah said many devotees were struggling to prepare for the two celebrations, given that electricity tariff and sugar prices had also gone up.
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