Chinese and Hindus pray and celebrate festivals for nine days

By KATHLEEN MICHAEL And NOEL FOO

TODAY is the start of two major festivals for the Chinese and Hindus in Malaysia, the Nine Emperor Gods and Navarathiri respectively.

Though separated by beliefs, the festivals share some common practices.

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Family & Community , Religion , navratri , nine emperor gods , nine , lunar calendar , oct 5 , temple , worship

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