Who granted approval for the annual Thaipusam silver chariot ceremony?

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Approval Granted for Nattukotai Chettiar Temple's Thaipusam Silver Chariot Ceremony

The Nattukotai Chettiar Temple received approval from both Putrajaya and the police to proceed with its annual Thaipusam silver chariot ceremony. Human Resource Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan also confirmed that the necessary permissions were granted for the event.
Putrajaya and Police Authorisation

Despite the prevailing Covid-19 lockdown conditions, the temple secured official authorisation from federal authorities (Putrajaya) and law enforcement agencies to conduct its silver chariot procession. This dual approval was essential for the ceremony to take place under the existing movement control order.
Human Resource Minister's Confirmation

Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, the Minister of Human Resources, explicitly verified that the Hindu temple had been given the go-ahead for its silver chariot ceremony. His confirmation underscored the official sanctioning of the event by a key government figure.
Strict Adherence to SOPs

Temple trustee Dr A. Narayanan stated that the 127-year-old chariot's journey was executed in strict accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) established by the National Security Council (NSC). Only 10 temple committee members participated in the procession, and devotees were prohibited from attending the temple to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

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