Annual Thaipusam journey of Lord Murugan's chariot to Batu Caves proceeds smoothly

By HEMANANTHANI SIVANANDAM

KUALA LUMPUR: The annual journey of the chariot bearing the statue of Lord Murugan from the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam here to Batu Caves proceeded without a hitch.

According to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam chairman Tan Sri R. Nadarajah, the Wednesday (Jan 27) morning procession was undertaken with the help and support of police personnel.

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