00:00The Thaipusam Festival in Penang has begun with the Golden Chariot Procession, attracting
00:07thousands of devotees and spectators. The procession carrying the statue of Lord Murugan
00:13marks the start of the annual Hindu festival, celebrated with deep devotion and elaborate
00:18rituals. From as early as 4 am, thousands of devotees converged at Arulmigu Sri Mahamariyaman
00:25Temple on Queen Street to offer their prayers and accompany the chariot procession.
00:30The Golden Chariot left the temple at Queen Street at 6.20 am and will make its way to
00:35Arulmigu Sri Balatanda Yuthapani Waterfall Hilltop Temple. It will pass through Chulia
00:41Street, Victoria Street, Maxwell Road, Jalan Datuk Keramat, Western Road, and is expected
00:47to arrive at the temple before midnight. Hindus will celebrate Thaipusam on Tuesday to commemorate
00:54the occasion of Lord Murugan receiving the sacred spear from his mother goddess Parvati
00:59to eliminate the evil force of Surapadman and restore prosperity and well-being to humanity.
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