Procession can go on under strict conditions


PUTRAJAYA: Special permission has been given for the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Muruga to travel from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur to Sri Subramaniam Temple in Batu Caves today as it is an important part of the Thaipusam celebration, says the National Unity Ministry.

It said the chariot journey must comply with strict conditions, one of which was that the procession must commence at 3am today and return to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple by 3am on Friday.

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