Art at bus stops quite the draw


Traffic stopper: A man admiring the illustration of Thaipusam and other Indian community-related activities at a bus stop on Tanjung Tokong road in Penang. (below) The newly-built arch at the entrance to the hilltop temple.

GEORGE TOWN: The art on the back panels of two bus stops in Penang are attracting attention, especially with Thaipusam on Feb 9.

In the illustrations, devotees are seen climbing up the Arulmigu Balathan­dayuthapani Hilltop Temple as they carry kavadis during Thaipusam.

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