Johor temples host huge turnout


Cleansing oneself: Devotees lining up at the Sri Maha Siva Muniswarar Temple in Tampoi, Johor Baru, for the ritual flower bath. — THOMAS YONG/The Star

JOHOR BARU: The Thaipusam festival at Sri Subramaniar Temple in Masai set a state record this year with a turnout of more than 60,000 devotees.

Johor unity, heritage and culture committee chairman K. Raven Kumar said it was the largest gathering for the festival in Johor’s history.

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