Rain accompanies golden chariot's maiden journey

By R. SEKARAN and CHONG KAH YUAN

Nation
Wednesday, 08 Feb 2017
2:02 AM MYT

GEORGE TOWN: A heavy downpour, unseen in recent years during Thaipusam, delayed the departure of the silver chariot from Kovil Veedu in Penang Street on Wednesday.

The rain, which came pouring down at about 5.20am, pushed the departure of the silver chariot, owned by Nattukotai Chettiar Temple, from 6.30am to 7.20am.

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