PETALING JAYA: The Thaipusam celebration at Batu Caves this yr is humble yet vibrant and meaningful, say devotees.
Student R. Navyinthra Seelan, who’s from Klang, stated that in earlier years there was hardly any area to stroll round however not this time.
“Usually, every year except for last year, there would be many people at Batu Caves.
“There were even stalls selling food and clothing,” he stated on Tuesday (Jan 18).
According to the National Unity Ministry’s normal working procedures (SOP), momentary stalls usually are not allowed to function inside the temple premises.
Navyinthra added, nonetheless, that the SOP helped maintain devotees protected.
The 24-year-old stated that to assist maintain his household protected in the course of the Covid-19 pandemic, he volunteered to symbolize them at this yr’s Thaipusam prayers.
“Older people are at higher risk so my parents decided to stay home and I volunteered (to represent) them instead,” added Navyinthra, who attended prayers on the temple as early as 6am along with his cousin and pal.
Another devotee, P. Yuvaraj, 38, expressed his gratitude to the authorities for the best way Thaipusam celebrations had been organised this yr.
“I am thankful for once again having the opportunity to celebrate Thaipusam here at Batu Caves.
“Despite the crowd being smaller this year, it does not make the celebration any less special,” he said.
Yuvaraj added that the devotees he saw adhered to SOP such as wearing face masks and observing physical distancing.
“I came every year except last year as we were under lockdown.
“Obviously, this year’s celebration is much smaller compared to previous ones,” added Yuvaraj, who got here with 4 members of his household.
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