Eager devotees start early before Thaipusam weekend

Beating the crowd: Young devotees performing the ‘paal kodam’ ritual (above) while another carrying a kavadi with the statue of Lord Murugan (right) at Batu Caves. — SS Kanesan/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Devotees have started to fulfil their vows ahead of the Thaipusam celebration that will take place next weekend.

They were seen performing their rituals of paal kodam (milk offerings) and bearing kavadi at Batu Caves in Selangor yesterday.