News Report
KUALA KUMPUR, MALAYSIA, August 17, 2003. More than 1,000 women devotees, clad in red attire with garlands carried a “Sembu” of milk and walked a distance of 5km from the Sri Nageswari Amman Temple in Bangsar to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple situated in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. The devotees left the Nageswari Amman Temple at 7.00 am and reached the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple after an hour’s walk through the streets leading to the temple. Milk carried by the devotees was used to bathe the main deity while reciting mantras. A special worship service followed the milk bath and blessed food was served. The aim of this annual procession is to uplift the spiritual awareness of women and their role in the family and society and also to ensure that women play their role in the prosperity and harmony of their families and country.