Lamps, flowers and fruits galore


Wishes for the new year: Munisvaran (second from left) and Kasthury (third from left) offering prayers at the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple in George Town. — LIM BENG TATT/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: It was 10am and in the cool corridor of the Nattukotai Chettiar Temple on Jalan Kebun Bunga here, and M. Priyashini and her three children were lighting oil lamps.

Around her, many more were doing the same, as well as offering prayers with fruits, garlands and delicacies.

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