Prayers at Hindu temple in BM go on as usual amid tight security


BUKIT MERTAJAM: Prayers for the Aandu Vizha anniversary celebration continued as usual at the Shree Deva Maruthuvar Jada Muniswarar Alayam temple outside the hospital in Jalan Kulim here despite concerns over a planned protest.

Devotees arrived with offerings while many others gathered outside the shrine to observe the rituals, which were carried out throughout the day.

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