Kavadi carrying not allowed during Thaipusam this year, says National Unity Minister


KUALA LUMPUR: Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during the Thaipusam festival this time, with the kavadi-carrying practice still not allowed in the effort to curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Mohamed Sadique said 'paal koodam' was allowed from this Friday (Jan 14) to Jan 19 with the number of devotees allowed to be set according to the respective temples.

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Thaipusam , Paal koodam , Kavadi , SOP , Covid-19 , Temples , Prayers

   

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