Met along Queen Street as the golden chariot began its journey from Sri Mahamariamman Temple, Zhang said it was her first time seeing a Hindu ceremony of such scale. Devotees making offerings to Lord Muruga on the silver chariot during the procession along Jalan Datuk Keramat. Meanwhile, the silver chariot carrying the consecrated statue of Lord Muruga left the Kovil Veedu (Temple House) in Lebuh Penang at about 7am. The golden chariot carrying the divine spear called ‘Vel’. Penang Hindu Endowment Board developed the system for the golden chariot, while the silver chariot was tracked through a system developed by Penang Waterfall Nattukotai Chettiar Temple.

Source: The Star February 05, 2026 04:10 UTC