Red letter day for a temple steeped in history


Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Queen Street, Penang, all spruced up in preparation for the consecration ceremony. (Top right) A worker putting the finishing touches on a statue at the temple. — Photos: ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star

THE Arulmigu Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Queen Street, Penang, will be in a hive of activity during the fifth Maha Kumbavishegam (consecration ceremony) on Sunday.

Prior to that, more than 20 priests will perform a three-day pooja starting Friday at the temple, believed to be one of the oldest in the country.

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