Equal reverence for both chariots

Devotees, young and old, having a hand at pulling the golden chariot as it passes by Jalan Datuk Keramat. (Right) Hindus extending their offerings to Lord Muruga in the silver chariot. Photos: GOH GAIK LEE, ZHAFARAN NASIB, CHAN BOON KAI and ABDULLAH ALIEMRAANVideos: GARY CHEN and LIM BENG TATT/The Star

MOST devotees split their store of coconuts right down the middle and smashed them for both the silver and golden Thaipusam chariots.

This is the first time the golden chariot, operated by the state-run Penang Hindu Endowment Board, took to the streets.