Sun Sep 15 16:00:00 UTC 2024: ## Malaysian Temple Consecrates New 7.6m Vel Spear
**Sungkai, Perak, Malaysia:** A grand ceremony was held recently at the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Sungkai to consecrate a newly completed 7.6-meter-tall vel (spear), a symbol of Lord Muruga, according to Hindu mythology.
Hundreds of devotees attended the event, which began with a traditional paal kudam (milk pot) procession followed by several religious ceremonies. The metal spear, positioned in front of the temple’s main structure, was then consecrated. The deity was then carried in a procession around the temple grounds.
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