Anyone that can confirm the date for this year. Most websites say Nov. 1st late afternoon...others Oct. 24th.
Anyone going?
Anyone going?
My guess is that it is like Thaipusam. The festival starts in the wee hours and goes all day. From what I understand the firewalking will start 4-5pm on Monday, Nov. 1st. Would be nice if someone could confirm.juste_millieu said:it is on monday morning 3.00am!!! unless u dont have to work on monday, otherwise how to go shoot
r52lanc said:My guess is that it is like Thaipusam. The festival starts in the wee hours and goes all day. From what I understand the firewalking will start 4-5pm on Monday, Nov. 1st. Would be nice if someone could confirm.
Events start in the afternoon and the coals are laid in early evening. The spectacle goes on until well after midnight, but as it gets very crowded you will need to get there early for a good viewing spot. Please note that temple etiquette requires visitors to be dressed appropriately (no knees or shoulders should be bared) and shoes should be removed at the door.Look here
Fine you go at 3am. I will see you there:bsmilie:.juste_millieu said:from their web site is 3am 1st NOV :dunno:
Now, I am confused. You look here it will tell you firewalking in on Monday late afternoon.Yeowww said:i called the heb and spoke to the CEO, Mr Nalla (nice guy). below is what i gathered.
photography is allowed. bring a bag along, so that you can put yr footwear in before entering the temple. (so that got footwear for going home )
the event start about 2pm on Sunday, activities continues into the wee hours of the morning. i think 5 plus start the charcoal burning already. He suggested going there at about 8 plus to find a good spot, will be very crowded there.
r52lanc said:Now, I am confused. You look here it will tell you firewalking in on Monday late afternoon.
Anyone know which is correct?
SMC said:The devotees will only start to walk the fire at around 3~4am Monday morning, its should be jam pack by now... seriously, when the walking start, no one is allowed into the temple, so unless you are there early and wait patiently in the temple, no point going there. I was like you when I went there during my study week, that was abt 4 years back, nothing much to shoot, all so dark....Thimithi will be on every year, so you will definately have the chance to shoot... Meanwhile, do spend your study week wisely...