Large crowd delays return of chariots to Penang temple


Devotees watching the Gold and Silver chariot being carried. - LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: A large crowd outside the Sree Balathanduyathapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple delayed the return journey of the golden chariot by an hour on Wednesday (Jan 19).

The temple committee, under police advice, had to delay the journey, which was originally slated for 7pm, until the crowd outside the gates cleared.

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