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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.

Preparations for the Thaipusam celebrations in Penang on Jan 18 are almost complete with the temple management imposing strict SOPs in an effort to curb the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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 Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) will take firm action against those who flout standard operation procedures (SOPs) during the journey of the silver chariot, in conjunction with Thaipusam, tomorrow.

The public is reminded not to march with nor gather on the side of the road to view the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan in conjunction with the Thaipusam festival.

The National Security Council (MKN) only allows the chariot carrying the statue of Lord Murugan to travel to Batu Caves, minus a procession, in conjunction with this year's Thaipusam celebration.

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.

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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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The procession, which will begin from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun HS Lee to Batu Caves at 10pm, will officially start the Thaipusam festival.

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