Hindus celebrate birthday of a god


Making a sacred journey: Devotees taking part in the procession to honour Ganesha and (below) 4WD vehicles carrying vinayagar statues to the Sri Sakthi Karpaga Vinayagar Temple along Jalan Berhala in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. — KAMARUL ARIFFIN/The Star

GEORGE TOWN: Carrying milk pots, homemade sweets and floral offerings, Hindus throughout the country packed temples to celebrate Vinayagar Chathurthi.

The festival, to mark the birthday of Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity, is one of the biggest events in the Hindu calendar worldwide.

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