Batu Caves temple will stay open during eclipse


Getting ready: Council workers paving the roads around the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple in Jalan Kebun Bunga in preparation for Thaipusam. — Bernama

PETALING JAYA: The Sri Subrama­niar Swamy Tem­ple in Batu Caves will re­main open during the lunar eclipse taking place on Jan 31 night, said Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhe­vas­tha­nam chairman Tan Sri R. Nadarajah.

Saying the temple’s ma­­nagement would not “draw the curtains on the Lord deities”, Nadarajah said the committee had consulted the leader of the Thrmapura Athinam Temple in Tamil Nadu and decided to remain open.

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