CJMYAlthough a lesser known festival in Malaysia compared to Deepavali and Thaipusam, Panguni Uthiram is one of the most auspicious day in the Hindu calendar.
The day is observed in the twelfth and the last month of the Tamil calendar known as Panguni (March – April), when the star Uthiram coincides with the full moon. It is believed that the Hindu god Murugan married his wife Deivanai on this day.
Devotees in Malaysia thronged the Sacred Balathandayuthapani Murugan temple in Kapar to celebrate this significant day. There were kavadi and chariot processions similar to Thaipusam festival.
Travel and commercial photographer Tan Kai Swee who loves creating images of exotic landscapes, people and cultures was at the Sri Balathandayuthapani temple in Kapar to showcase some colorful images from the festival.
On the eve of Panguni Uthirum 2019, at the Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple, Kapar, Selangor
Panguni Uthirum 2019 celebrations at the Sri Balathandayuthapani Temple, Kapar, Selangor
Photos of the Sacred Balathandayuthapani Temple, Kapar taken during the sunset hours.
The Ceremonial Chariot Festival on 22nd March marks the end of the Panguni Uthirum 2109.
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