Devotees clasping their palms together in prayer on the first day of the Navarathiri Festival at the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple in Jelutong, Penang. – CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
WITH no processions or mass prayer sessions in Penang this year, K. Pubathy is observing a quiet Navarathiri Festival with daily visits to the temple and a 12-day vegetarian diet at home.
The 58-year-old housewife, who is observing the vegetarian diet until Oct 17, said her family will observe a simple celebration this year.
