The brightly illuminated ceremonial chariot carrying a Hindu deity draws devotees during the chariot procession from Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple to Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuching on Oct 27, 2026. Photo credit: DayakDaily

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By Amanda L

KUCHING, Oct 27: Faith and devotion took centre stage in Kuching tonight as devotees gathered for a chariot procession, marking the lead-up to the consecration of the reconstructed Sri Maha Mariamman Temple.

Devotees gather along the procession route. Photo credit: DayakDaily

Beginning at 7.30pm, the procession set off from Sri Srinivasagar Kaliamman Temple in Jalan Ban Hock before making its way towards Sri Maha Mariamman Temple on Rock Road, bringing the Hindu community together for a significant religious occasion.

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Members of Kuching’s Hindu community come together for the chariot procession, one of the highlights of the Maha Kumbhabhishegam celebrations from Oct 27 to 30. Photo credit: DayakDaily

The procession forms part of the four-day Maha Kumbhabhishegam celebrations from October 27 to 30, culminating in the main temple consecration ceremony at 9am this Friday (Oct 30).

The reconstructed temple will be formally consecrated during the ceremony, marking a new chapter in its history and the completion of a major undertaking for Kuching’s Hindu community. — DayakDaily