GEORGE TOWN: Thousands of devotees and spectators gathered near Chulia Street and Penang Street from as early as dawn on Saturday (Jan 31) as the golden and Silver Chariot departed for the annual Thaipusam procession in Penang.
Devotees began arriving at key temples and along the procession route as early as 5am, many carrying offerings, while volunteers and temple committees prepared the chariots amid prayers and traditional music.
