chariot procession

The Thaipusam festival is back again on a grand scale with iconic silver chariot processions across the country after two years of muted celebrations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Only the 'paal koodam' procession of carrying milk pots, prayer activities and chariot processions will be allowed during Thaipusam this time, with the 'kavadi' ceremony still not allowed.

The chariot procession will be limited to 100 devotees who have been fully vaccinated and have registered with the temple committee.

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The chariot procession from the Jalan Bandar temple to Batu Caves must adhere to the conditions and standard operating procedures stipulated by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall.

The famous dual chariot procession, bearing the statue of Lord Murugan during Thaipusam in Penang, has been called off this year.

The state will have a series of meetings to discuss on how to manage Thaipusam this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

He said the procession would begin at the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Bandar and end at the Sri Subramaniyar Temple in Batu Caves.

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