Fulfilling vows and giving thanks


Blessed day: Devotees carrying the kavadi at the Kallumal Arulmigu Subramania Temple in Gunung Cheroh. — Bernama

Ipoh: When his twins were born prematurely and spent several months in the neonatal intensive care unit two years ago, N. Rathankumar prayed day and night for their well-being.

After they were eventually discharged, the 32-year-old pledged to carry the kavadi during Thaipusam to give thanks to Lord Murugan and to pray for their continued good health.

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