Ponggal festival is a time when indians offer thanks

The auspicious period for 2009 begins onWednesday(Jan 14). To mark it, Hinduswill celebrate the thanksgiving festival of Ponggal. The event signifies the start of a period considered to be good for marriages, moving house, buying hew vehicles or property, sealing business deals and travelling. From an astrological standpoint, this is a favourable period because it…

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Communicating with the dead

Inconspicuous: The Leong Hong Keong temple in Lorong Slim is tucked away among a row of zinc and wooden shacks More offerings: Lai arranging prayer items Medium’s work: Lai, possessed by Tua Pek, Preparing a talisman for a family of devotees. Special attire: Lai showing the Tua Pek robe he wears when he goes into…

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