SINGAPORE - Even as the rain poured early on Sunday morning , the crowds outside the Sri Layan Sithi Vinayagar Temple in Chinatown only grew, covering the roads in a sea of bright colours with their ponchos, umbrellas and traditional wear.
The facilities were upgraded, including the addition of a wheelchair ramp, repainting of murals, and more cubicles in the restrooms. The 58-year-old has worshipped at the temple for more than 20 years, and believes it to be"very powerful". A common practice at the temple is to make 108 circumambulations around the sanctum. Around 5,000 people perform the ritual at the temple on a regular day, said temple president R. M. Muthaiah.
"I wanted to come because I wanted to pray here today. When I pray here, my prayers come true," she said.Mr Muthaiah said the temple has drawn devotees from many different cultures for many years.
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