Resounding return after the quiet years


KUALA LUMPUR: The Thaipusam festival was held on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

At the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves here, thousands of Hindus were seen carrying kavadi and “paal kudam” (milk offerings) to pay homage to Lord Murugan.

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