In Pictures: Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple's Hindu consecration ceremony

5,000 devotees turned up at the Hindu sanctum of the multi-religious Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple on Oct 27 for the consecration ceremony of the Sri Maha Ganapathy sanctum. The guests of honour at the event included Deputy Prime Minister Teo Chee Hean and fellow Pasir Ris-Punggol GRC MPs Senior Minister of State for Communications and Information Janil Puthucheary and Mr Zainal Sapari.

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Oct 27, 2017, 02:08 PM

The shrine being blessed. The consecration ceremony is done once every 12 years to restore the power of the idol deity.
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DPM Teo Chee Hean is robed with a garment at the ceremony. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

DPM Teo Chee Hean is garlanded at the consecration ceremony. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

The shrine being blessed. The sanctum, which had undergone refurbishment works from April to September, has been repainted and waterproofed. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

Devotees at the consecration ceremony of the Sri Maha Ganapathy Sanctum at Loyang Tua Pek Kong temple. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

Devotees trying to get a glimpse of the action at the consecration ceremony. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

Temple musicians at the consecration ceremony. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

Devotees lining up to pray before the shrine at the consecration ceremony. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

A priest sprinkles water on devotees who are lining up to pray before the shrine at the consecration ceremony. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

Devotees lining up with offerings. ST PHOTO: ALPHONSUS CHERN

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