21st September, 2012
This Penang trip was organised by our thianam class (Spiritual class). So, one Saturday was arranged for this event. Our class members plus their family members were called to meet in front of the Kaliamman Temple (Hindu Temple in our area) around 10pm. A small fee was collected for the travelling and food expenses.
Our main organisers for this trip were Ms Uma and Ms Saratha (our team members). As we planned, our bus arrived around 10.30pm. By 11pm we start to move from Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. The whole night the bus travelled, stopping at few junctions for rest at highway stalls. Two drivers was on the bus. Before reaching Penang, we had to cross a bridge. Finally around 4am we reached Penang (a small island, North of West Malaysia). It was not too far, we reached the temple.
This Penang trip was organised by our thianam class (Spiritual class). So, one Saturday was arranged for this event. Our class members plus their family members were called to meet in front of the Kaliamman Temple (Hindu Temple in our area) around 10pm. A small fee was collected for the travelling and food expenses.
Our main organisers for this trip were Ms Uma and Ms Saratha (our team members). As we planned, our bus arrived around 10.30pm. By 11pm we start to move from Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia. The whole night the bus travelled, stopping at few junctions for rest at highway stalls. Two drivers was on the bus. Before reaching Penang, we had to cross a bridge. Finally around 4am we reached Penang (a small island, North of West Malaysia). It was not too far, we reached the temple.
It was rainning. Feeling so cool inside the air-con bus. Since too early, most of our members is still sleeping in the bus. We wake them up around 5am. Managed to find the bathroom and toilets. We took bath and clean ourselve in the cold water (no shower).
By 6.30am all members already looking fresh, mostly in sarees (Indian traditional dress for girls) and punjaby suits while the mans in their vesti (Indian traditional dress for guys). After our morning prayers at the Vinagar Temple, we start to walk up to Murugan Temple (Hindu God). It was a long way up roughly 500 over steps to reach the top. Along the steps, there were nice wording hanged. We read it when we rest short while. Finally, we reached to the top where the atmosphere from top was marvelous, very beautiful to see.
THANNIRMALAI TEMPLE
Even from far the temple looks awesome. The koburam looks great. At the entrance, some construction work is still going on. I went into the temple. I felt so happy that i managed to climb 500 over steps. No doubt everyone felt tired, but the beauty of the temple make us forget about the pain. I just love it. The morning prayers started. Our trip organisers has bought some prayers items and pass to the temple priest to conduct the morning prayer. We all saw the abishegam to Lord Muruga, to get his blessing. Once the thirai closed, i went around the temple.
Flooring with beautiful granite tiles, beautiful pillars with small statue, even ceillings beautiful drawings and painting. We can feel the expert touch on everywhere. Even the window raillings are alike peacock design.
Took some photoes and i went outside the temple. Wah, the rising of the sun, its a very nice experience for me. I took few photoes in my camera. Its really beautiful. I dont know how to put into words. From the high hill, slowly the day is getting brighter and brighter. By now can see the sun fully. Tall buildings are below me. Felt as if clouds are down. Far behind i can see the sea. Very, very beautiful scenery.
When the temple bell rings again, we all went into the temple. The routine poojas starts. After participate in the poojas, taken our prasatham we rest for a while. Since our stomach making some noice (hungry) we agreed to take our breakfast which we already brought along. Slowly we move down the steps again. This time we saw the monkeys. As we did not distrub them, we are fine.
In between there were a lot of land scape, Lord Sivan statue (sitting position), a small pool, flowers are planted which gives a beautiful scenery again. Once touches the last step down, we thanked Lord Muruga for his blessing again. Straight we went to the bus.
After a quick breakfast, we went to another 2 more temples. Only short time were given for each temple to visit which is only nearby to each other. We need to move quickly. Next we went to Pagoda, saw few temples while travelling.
Weather was not too good. Now its raining heavily. Umbrella not enough, so we need to share. But some or rather we made to the pagoda temple. There were a lot of stalls, selling all variety of items (fm head to toe) along the steps. Managed to buy a few souvenir for family.
Got into the bus. Now even raining more heavily. Next to indian restorant to take our vegetarian lunch. Food was very tasty. After lunch, we did some sight seeing, on the way back to Kuala Lumpur.
On the way back, we had question and answering session. All about spiritual. My Thianam Class sir, Mr. Nanthidevan, asked his students some question. Actually it was really to get together among us. Its was really fun. Mostly everyone enjoyed even the bus driver Mr. Bala also joint in. I was taking the points for the 2 groups. Eventually it was a draw. No winner no loser. Sweets and drinks was distributed to all.
DANCING SESSION
Since from the start, we could hear only devotional songs, youngers in the bus got bored. They requested for some latest songs, where they too can enjoy. Among the group, my daughter Prema also join in the dancing while the bus is moving. More songs were played, other groups too join in.
By 9pm we already reached home. Finally waving at every member to say goodbye.
A memorable trip to me.
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