Posted in Happenings on Oct 30th, 2008
Thought I will post one last lot of photos taken at the Sri Mahamariamman Temple…
A senior priest distributing blessed flowers and fruits to devotees
A devotee lighting an oil-lamp
Fruits and flowers for you..
This guy must have brought along his camera from his home country
The current global financial meltdown means nothing to the guy above. Chances are that he has no inkling of the US-originated subprime mortgage crisis resulting in bank failures and closures. A contagion that has since spread across continents and escalated into a global credit crunch crisis, forcing government bail outs of financial institutions in […]
Posted in Happenings on Oct 28th, 2008
Free food was served (using banana leaves) to devotees
A devotee seeking divine blessings from a deity
Came across a BBC film crew at the temple; led by videographer Richard Marlone
You need strong hands and arms to hold that lightweight mic boom pole (also called a fishpole)
Posted in Happenings on Oct 27th, 2008
The Hindu community celebrates the Festival of Lights - Deepavali. I took the opportunity to visit the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Dhevasthanam along Jalan Tun HS Lee (formerly High Street) in Chinatown. Originally erected on another site in 1873, it is probably the oldest Hindu temple in Malaysia.
As expected. there were a many photographers […]
Posted in Fotoblog on Oct 26th, 2008
Five-year-old Laveenya having both her hands painted while her sister looks on. It costs RM5 to paint one hand.
Mehendhi (also spelt as mehndhi) is a decorative art where brides have their hands and palms decorated for their weddings. Nowadays, it has become popular and have one’s hands painted for auspicious events, parties or festivals. […]
Posted in Happenings on Oct 25th, 2008
The streets around Brickfields are a riot of colours as the Indian community of Hindu faith prepares to celebrate the Festival of Lights, or Deepavali next Monday. Popularly known as Little India, the festive sights are a delight to photographers. And if you there, the sounds and smells further excite your senses. I had breakfast […]
Posted in Happenings on Oct 24th, 2008
The yearly Kathina ceremony is celebrated at the end of the Rains Retreat (Vassa). It is a celebration of the spirit of giving (dana), of generosity and commitment to support the Sangha. An act that gains great merits for oneself, family members and departed loved ones.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!
(You can read more about the Kathina ceremony […]
Posted in Happenings on Oct 23rd, 2008
The Kathina ceremony started at 1.30pm. The devotees, which included many taking part for the first time, gathered for a procession which took them round the temple compound.
We had a group of musicians to add to the celebratory mood. I think that’s Venerable Phra Woon coordinating the event
So many devotees, young and old alike
Ven […]
Posted in Happenings on Oct 22nd, 2008
After the tak bart ceremony, the reverend monks adjourned to the dining hall for lunch. The devotees waited till the reverends had finished their meals before helping themselves to the Thai vegetarian laksa and glutinous rice served with mango.
As you can see, this little girl was really enjoying her laksa. She did not notice […]
Posted in Happenings on Oct 21st, 2008
Last Sunday, I was at the Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple, off Jalan Gasing in PJ, for the annual Kathina ceremony. It was my first time taking part in the ceremony. My daughter Kellie and son Kai-Loon came later to join me.
Kathina is a celebration for the laity to offer Kathina robes and requisites to […]
