Preparations in full swing in Penang and Batu Caves


Getting ready: Volunteer K. Subramaniam,67, washing the compound of Sri Subramaniar Temple in Gunung Cheroh, Ipoh, in preparation for Thaipusam.

GEORGE TOWN: The clock is edging closer to the three-day Thaipusam festival this week so preparations are in full gear.

Devotees are going different lengths to show their devotion.

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