More devotees expected for Thaipusam this year as they worship in groups of five

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SINGAPORE - More devotees are expected to attend Thaipusam festivities on Tuesday compared with last year, after restrictions were eased toThe festivities began at Monday midnight and are expected to

end at 10pm on Tuesday.

While no food was served to visitors at the temple for the second year in a row, devotees exiting after their prayers were greeted by volunteers giving out bento boxes to take home.

 

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