NGO baffled by DBKL block on 120-year-old Hindu procession
An NGO says it is baffled by Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) decision to deny permission for a Hindu chariot procession in Sentul, which devotees say has been taking place for 120 years.
The procession was to mark this year's Panguni Uthiram, a Hindu holy day, which the Sri Thandayuthapani temple had been observing since 1899...
An NGO says it is baffled by Kuala Lumpur City Hall's (DBKL) decision to deny permission for a Hindu chariot procession in Sentul, which devotees say has been taking place for 120 years.
The procession was to mark this year's Panguni Uthiram, a Hindu holy day, which the Sri Thandayuthapani temple had been observing since 1899.
Pusat Aduan Rakyat Malaysia president A Chandrakumanan said a letter from city hall dated March 5 said the application to hold the procession was not considered.
"Up to last year, DBKL did not reject the temple's application, but now nearly one year under Pakatan Harapan and the permit was rejected," Chandrakumanan told Malaysiakini.
He added that the DBKL letter did not state why the application was not accepted.
Malaysiakini is attempting to contact DBKL for comment.
This year, Panguni Uthiram falls on March 21.
The Sri Thandayuthapani temple had planned to hold the chariot procession that day from Leboh Ampang to the temple in Sentul from 5.30am to 9am, before returning to Leboh Ampang between 9pm and 12am.
Batu MP P Prabakaran confirmed that DBKL had denied permission to the temple.
"On Monday, I will meet with the mayor to discuss this matter," Prabakaran said.
Taliban-infiltrated institutions.
If you want to hold chariot procession so desperately...you can use stadium cheras..so you cant disturb others..u bloody stupid 1200 years
Traffic congestion already bad in kl..dont make it worst u stupid..chandrakuman or whatever your name
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