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On Deepavali, Hindus throng temples seeking blessings, prosperity and light | Scoop
Devotees arrive early during the Deepavali celebration at Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Shah Alam temple. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic, November 12, 2023
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On Deepavali, Hindus throng temples seeking blessings, prosperity and light

Scoop captured the festivities at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam temple in Shah Alam

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Azim Rahman
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9:30 PM MYT

 

KUALA LUMPUR – Deepavali morning dawned bright and early for many Hindu devotees who made their way to temples to start the festivities by seeking blessings.

They also brought offerings of fruits and flowers, and lighted oil lamps which are significant for this festival that celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, and good over evil.

Wearing colourful new clothes for the season, devotees also sought blessings for their children, as seen by many who held forth babies and toddlers for the priest to bless.

After prayers are offered, families will return to beautifully decorated homes to enjoy feasting together and to exchange sweets and gifts. – November 12, 2023

The shadows of devotees entering the main entrance of Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Shah Alam temple. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Blessings from a temple priest during the Deepavali celebration. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Blessings from the temple priest. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Hindus performing a prayer ceremony in conjunction with the Deepavali celebration. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Devotees light clay lamps during the Deepavali celebration at Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Shah Alam temple. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Hindus bring offerings of fruits and flowers to the temple. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Hindus performing their prayers at Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Shah Alam temple. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
Deepavali is known as the Festival of Lights for a reason. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic
After prayers, families will return to their beautifully decorated homes to enjoy feasting together. – Azim Rahman/Scoop pic

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