Four generations at Navarathiri festival


Thangam blessing her great-grandson P. Seedharn, six, by putting holy ash on his forehead, helped by son M. Supramaniam Marimuthu. — Photos: LIM BENG TATT/The Star

Octogenarian and family continue tradition during chariot parade at Ipoh Lane temple

FOR the past 65 years, M. Thangam has been seeking blessings for her family at the Sri Veeramakaliamman Temple on Ipoh Lane in Jelutong, Penang, during the Navarathiri festival.

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