Floating chariot festival returns after two years

All lit up: Devotees wading through sea water as they release their floats into the sea during the annual Teppa Thirunal in Teluk Bahang in George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

BALIK PULAU: The streets in Teluk Bahang took on a carnival atmosphere following the return of the “Teppa Thirunal” (floating chariot festival) after two years.

Some 20,000 devotees thronged the Sri Singamugha Kaliamman Temple in colourful attire before sending off brightly lit floats of various shapes and sizes into the sea.