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On this first day of the festival, Hindu families would perform prayers at home or nearby temples, according to their preferred timing. - Bernama photo

Reguraj said the clay pot-making business he operates has been in his family for more than 120 years, beginning with his ancestors, making him one of the few remaining traditional craftsmen still steadfast in preserving the legacy. - Bernama photo

Letchumi said the shiny condition of the lamp not only reflects the meticulous care and discipline of its owner, but also symbolises the readiness to receive prosperity and joy, while emphasising that the Deepavali celebration is a time to welcome the good things in life. - Bernama photo

Checks found that essential items needed during the Pongal celebration such as sugarcane, milk, brown sugar, flowers, mango leaves, fruits and clay pots are readily available and sold at reasonable prices. - Photo by Bernama

Sales of kolam rice usually spike up to tenfold in the days leading up to Deepavali, compared with regular days. - Photo by Bernama

Barisan Nasional (BN) candidate Syed Hussein at meet and greet with Indian community in Kluang. - Photo by Kousalya Selvam

Letchumy showing the embroidered accessories she made. Photo by Bernama

Vigneswaran. - Photo by Bernama

Anwar attending the Ponggal 2023 celebration at Klebang, Chemor on Sunday

The Tamil community preparing items to celebrate Ponggal harvest festival this Sunday, including purchasing colourful designed clay pots, milk, sugarcane and turmeric bunches to celebrate the festival during a survey in Brickfields. Photo by BERNAMA