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Penang Urges Devotees to Avoid Plastic and Foam During Masi Magam Festival

by Shivashangkari Chandran
March 11, 2025
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As the sacred Masi Magam festival approaches on 12th March, Penang authorities and environmental groups are calling on Hindu devotees to embrace eco-friendly practices by avoiding synthetic plastic and foam materials during the celebrations at Teluk Bahang.

The festival known as Theppa Thiruvuzha or the Floating lantern festival is a spiritual event where thousands of devotees release floating oil lamps into the sea as an offering of gratitude. However, the use of polystyrene and other synthetic materia;s has raised serious environmental concerns due to their harmful impact on marine life.

In collaboration with the Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), Penang Green Council (PGC), Hindu Sangam Malaysia (MHS) Penang Branch and Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple management, Penang Housing and Environment Committee chairman Datuk Seri S.Sundarajoo emphasized the importance of sustainability.

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Instead of non-biodegradable materials, devotees are encouraged to use traditional oil lamps placed on banana stems, which are both biodegradable and buoyant. These alternatives have been part of the festival for decades and help to preserve the spiritual essence without harming the environment.

The Theppa Thiruvuzha is celebrated at the 118 year old Sri Singamuga Kaliamman Temple in Teluk Bahang, attracting thousands of devotees nationwide each year. The festival, tied to the Hindu astrological star Masi Magam, is observed during the full moon, paying tribute to the sea goddess who protects the oceans.

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By adopting sustainable practices, devotees can continue their sacred traditions while safeguarding the ocean ecosystem for future generations. This not just protects the environment but also strengthens the festival’s spirit.

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Let’s celebrate Masi Magam with devotion, gratitude, and responsibility, honouring the sea while ensuring its beauty is saved and endures for years.

Sources: Bernama 

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