A devotee carrying an elaborate and colourful kavadi along Jalan Air Terjun, Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT, CHAN BOON KAI and ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
AMID the joy of giving free drinks and food to the faithful, some of the thaneer panthal (refreshments) stall of Thaipusam in Penang were also about friendship.
Most of the stalls were set up by companies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) but a few were by ex-employees of defunct companies such as Fairchild Semiconductor and Tongkah.
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A devotee carrying an elaborate and colourful kavadi along Jalan Air Terjun, Penang. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT, CHAN BOON KAI and ZHAFARAN NASIB/The Star
Chinese devotees carrying milk pots along Jalan Utama.
Chow (middle, yellow shawl) and Ramasamy (fifth left) joining several state leaders in a walkabout to see the celebration at Jalan Utama.
Volunteers serving food along Jalan Utama.
Helpers assisting kavadi-carriers as they make their way along Jalan Utama to the temple to fulfil their vows.
A view of the big crowd along Jalan Utama during Thaipusam.
A devotee carrying a decorated pole across his shoulders during the Thaipusam celebration.
One of the fortune tellers with his green parakeet.
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