Expect a smoother Thaipusam celebration this year


Sri Maha Mariamman Temple committee member Dr.A.T.Kumararajah discussing with a fire brigade member about a newly-installed double-rope flying fox feature which can hoist injured/disabled persons who are unable descend down Batu Caves after their Thaipusam obligations. SAMUEL ONG / THE STAR, 16TH JANUARY 2014.

KUALA LUMPUR: Hindu devotees and visitors to Batu Caves can expect a smoother Thaipusam celebration as the temple committee is doing things differently this year.

Temple committee information chief Vivekananda Batumalai said they had taken preemptive steps to overcome the problems they faced last year.

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