With some wearing face masks, the devotees began the coconut-smashing ritual in fulfilment of their vows during the procession of the golden and silver chariots here. Penang Hindu Endowment Board commissioner Datuk P. Kuvenaraju said the crowd during the procession this year was bigger, as the new golden chariot made its inaugural trip. Offerings from devotees: A crowd surrounding the golden chariot as it makes it way down Jalan Datuk Keramat in George Town, Penang on Thaipusam eve. Mechanic Tony Tan, 46, who carried a silver tray with offerings, said this was his first chariot procession. The silver chariot began its journey at about 7.10am from Kovil Veedu in Penang Street.

Source: The Star February 07, 2020 23:37 UTC