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Maasi Magam Festival in Penang

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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysi
in Our World, on the 28th of February 2010
More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.

The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world.

Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.

The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world.

Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

ID: 263401
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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.

The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world.

Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

ID: 263402
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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.

The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world.

Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

ID: 263403
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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.

The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world.

Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010.

The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world.

Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

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thanks subhamoy & forestmat,

Submitted by kamaruzaman yaacob on Tue, 02/03/2010 - 08:48.

thanks subhamoy & forestmat, yes...its remember me when shooting loy krathong every year near malaysia-thailand border. Forestmat water festival or songkram is coming soon, hope you can do the best!!!

nice pics, thanks

Submitted by Subhamoy Bhattacharjee on Mon, 01/03/2010 - 14:11.

nice pics, thanks

Beautiful festival. Reminds

Submitted by Matthew Richards on Mon, 01/03/2010 - 13:35.

Beautiful festival. Reminds me of Loy Kratong here in Thailand held in November each year. Great images.

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More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.
More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.
More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.
More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.
More than 25,000 Hindu devotees congregated at the coast to celebrate the Maasi Magam festival, a procession carrying the statue of Sri Singamuga Kaliamman to the sea, at Teluk Bahang. Penang, Malaysia. 28/02/2010. The procession is also accompanied by Hindus from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Maasi Magam, is an auspicious day in the Tamil month of Masi (February – March). It is an important day and annual festival for Tamilians around the world. Makam, Mahm or Makam, is one among the twenty seven stars (Nakshatras) in the Hindu astrological system. A major ritual on the day is the bathing of Temple Idols in sea, pond or lake.

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