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Devotees head to temples for Ponggal

Published on 15 Jan 2020 6:16:26 PM

Indians across the country celebrated Ponggal, boiling sweet rice in earthen or brass pots at home and in temples.

The Sree Veera Hanuman Temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur was abuzz with devotees coming to celebrate the four-day harvest festival of thanksgiving.

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Indians across the country celebrated Ponggal, boiling sweet rice in earthen or brass pots at home and in temples.

The Sree Veera Hanuman Temple in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur was abuzz with devotees coming to celebrate the four-day harvest festival of thanksgiving.

Keywords:
brickfields, celebration, festival, ponggal, sree veera hanuman, tamil, temple

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