SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )

SELANGOR, MALAYSIA - OCTOBER 31: Hindu devotees gather at the Sri Maha Mariamman Devasthanam Temple in Batu Caves to receive blessings as part of the Deepavali celebrations in Selangor, Malaysia on 31 October, 2024. The event drew worshippers from across the region, marking the festival of lights with prayers, rituals, and offerings at the iconic temple. ( Syaiful Redzuan - Anadolu Agency )