No devotees allowed at two Penang temples during Thaipusam


Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple in Penang. -Bernama filepic

GEORGE TOWN: No devotees will be allowed to visit the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple and Nattukotai Chettiar Temple at Waterfall Road during Thaipusam.

Penang Hindu Endowment Board (PHEB) chairman Dr P. Ramasamy said prayers on Thaipusam day on Jan 28 and the eve on Jan 27 will only be for the committee members of both the temples.

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