Devotees still give abundantly despite advice to reduce coconut offerings

(From top to bottom) Children performing the Indian stick dance during the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang; the Chinese community joining in by offering prayers and coconuts along the chariots’ procession route; volunteers serving free meals to visitors during the celebrations.— Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

TONNES of coconuts were smashed in the heart of George Town as devotees lined the streets to pay homage to Lord Muruga.

On the eve of Thaipusam yesterday, devotees gave both the chariots – silver and golden – a fair share of nuts along the routes.