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Klang's Little India bustling despite rain ahead of DeepavaliBernama

KLANG: Hindu devotees are braving the rain to finish their Deepavali shopping at Klang’s Little India ahead of the celebrations on Nov 8.

Klang's Little India bustling despite rain ahead of DeepavaliBernama

Klang's Little India remains bustling despite rain, with Hindu devotees braving the weather to complete Deepavali shopping ahead of the festival on November 8. A Bernama survey revealed the enclave, home to over 100 shops, was crowded with visitors buying clothes, jewellery, food, and prayer items for the Festival of Lights. Many families, like Engineer S. Meiyarasan's, took advantage of last-minute shopping while monitoring the weather, which typically brings afternoon downpours.

Despite the rain, traders offered discounts ranging from 30 to 50 percent, and Sri Kumaran Textile owner N. Ravi Chandran extended opening hours until midnight to accommodate the high customer demand. Former factory worker M. Sarkunan praised Little India for its affordable prices, particularly for B40 households buying clothes and festive treats.

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