The chariot procession to mark Chitraparuvam festival begins at Sri Maha Mariamman, Lebuh Queen in George Town. (April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
GEORGE TOWN: Hindu devotees throng the Arulmigu Balathandayuthapani Hilltop Temple as early as 5am on Saturday (April 16) to celebrate ‘Chithirai Pournami’ or Chitraparuvam Festival, in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Many devotees were seen carrying ‘paal kudam’ (milk offering) to the temple to fulfil their vows and there was one special kavadi that arrived around 10am.
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Many devotees were seen carrying ‘paal kudam’ (milk offering) to the temple to fulfil their vows. - Bernama
The kavadi carrier, P. Kumaravelu, 42, a Singaporean, said since 2007, his wife V. Reavathiy and family friends always come to Penang to celebrate the festival, also known as Mini Thaipusam, but due to the pandemic, they had stopped for about two years. - Bernama
Deevotees offering their kids for blessing during the chariot procession in conjunction with the annual Chitraparuvam Festival at Sri Maha Mariamman temple at Queen Street in George Town. (April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
Devotees praying as they follow the chariot procession in conjunction with the annual Chitraparuvam Festival at Sri Maha Mariamman temple at Queen Street in George Town. (April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
The chariot procession to mark Chitraparuvam festival begins at Sri Maha Mariamman, Lebuh Queen in George Town. (April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
(April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
(April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
(April 15, 2022). — CHAN BOON KAI/The Star
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