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Selvih and Her Grandson Welcome Electricity This Deepavali After a Decade of Darkness

by Tivyasruthi Nair Prem Ananth
November 7, 2024
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A long, arduous decade of darkness and struggle for a family in Batu Maung near George Town has finally come to an uplifting close. For 54-year-old S. Selvih and her grandson, the past 10 years were marked by life without electricity, relying on dim candlelight and makeshift solutions to light their home. This year, however, marks a turning point as the family welcomed Deepavali with the glow of electric lights illuminating their home for the first time.

S. Selvih and her grandson, R. Solomon Vijay, endured a life that felt more rooted in the past than in the conveniences of the 21st century. For years, their evenings were illuminated solely by the faint, wavering glow of candles and oil lamps, casting shadows that spoke of their daily struggles. Selvih, who earns a living as a cleaner at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), supports her grandson Solomon, who attends SJK (T) Ramakrishnan.

This meaningful initiative was made possible with the support of the Malaysia Hindudharma Mamandram Penang Branch. The organization generously contributed RM5,000 to cover the costs of installing electrical wiring, sockets, lights, and other necessary fixtures. Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) played a crucial role by installing the electricity meter.

Selvih and her grandson were overjoyed, experiencing a sense of profound happiness and gratitude. This year, for the first time, they were able to fully embrace the true spirit of Deepavali, the Festival of Lights, in their own home. The new addition of electricity transformed their celebration into a momentous occasion, filling their space with brightness and warmth. The simple act of turning on a light carried deep symbolism, marking the end of years of darkness and the start of a new chapter filled with hope and positivity.

Related:  [PART 1] Light, Colours & Traditions: Deepavali Bazaars Happening Across Malaysia This October

Source: The Rakyat Post, Thanabalan Nandakumar Facebook

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