A time for spiritual reflection and vegetarian feasts


The Telugu community gathered at Sri Ramar Temple in Batu Caves, Selangor to join the Ugadi celebration and pray for a prosperous year ahead. — SAMUEL ONG/The Star

APRIL this year is auspicious not only for Muslims, who are celebrating Hari Raya Aidilfitri after a month of fasting, but also for the South Indian and Sikh communities.

On April 9, the Telugu community celebrated their new year, also known as Ugadi.

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