Singaporeans of various faiths and races celebrated Deepavali with devotees during a guided tour of the 140-year-old Sri Senpaga Vinayagar Temple. As part of the 'Celebrating our Festivals' series, a platform created to allow Singaporeans of different backgrounds to experience the different major festivals.
A participant places her hands near the flame before touching her face, a ritual symbolising the reception of divine blessings. The sacred flame is believed to purify and spiritually uplift.
