Rupster says " About the Devotional and Holly Day"

One of the most frequently visited temple Rupster went was the Sri Paranjothy Vinayagar Temple. Located in Jalan Ipoh, almost every Sunday mornings during childhood days were spent at the temple. We went there for religious classes. We were taught about the religion and at the same time we were taught to sing devotional songs.

Rupster remembers hating to go for classes because it took up almost half of a Sunday. The teachers were strict too. We skipped a class and the following week you are ought to bring a letter from our parents. In Rupster's case, the teacher knew our house so there was totally no way of ESCAPING. Those were some of the memories we had in the temple.

Rupster hardly goes to any other temple that much. This is the one temple that you could always see Rupster. Not too often as well but occasionally. Not because of anything, but she's just to comfortable with the environment and not forgetting all the familiar faces as well! 

So, each temple goes the process of renovating the temple every 12 years. It is known as the Maha Kumbabishegam. This is the forth time this temple is having it. We had a Fund Raising Dinner last year to raise fund for the temple works.

We've very much looked forwards to it. This is because all the renovations were suppose to be done by last year August. From a minor renovation it turned out to be a really major renovation. From months it dropped to weeks. From weeks it dropped to days and FINALLY the day came!

The whole process begin about a week ago. Due to exam week, Rupster only started going the last 3 days. In which, these last 3 days were considered the most important days. And mind you, its been a long 3 days process.

Finally the much awaited date came. 23 June 2010! The started at 5.30 am. The crowd was massive! The temple was never usually that crowded. Plus that it has been going thorough the renovation process for the last one and half years. we hardly see much people around except the regular comers.

The day was filled with very very strong vibes. Don't know how to explain them because you got to be there to feel it. Goosebumps attacks were very often! From the position you stand and watch and to what you see, its just an amazing experience. Its something that you'll never face in your daily life and at the same time not everyone gets to experience it.

After everything was done, 12 pm was lunch time. Went over to the serving place to help serve. Not a easy task but manage to get through it though. Saw many people that we hardly saw and some have been years since we last saw! Got back home at about 2. Rested a while and got prepared to go back to the temple at 5.

Evening session was equally filled with goosebumps as well. Probably this the most goosebumps attack in a day! Overall it had been a day that would never been forgotten.

A day being pushed, squashed and loads of smiles! Not forgetting as well all the other happy events that came along with it. All the positive and BIG smiles given. A simple "hello" and "bye" that helped create conversations. It was indeed an unforgettable day!