 The temple ceiling is dominated by a colourful circular pattern depicting the nine planets of the universe.This temple is the starting point for devotees during the annual Thaipusam festival.Devotees, their tongues and cheeks pierced by great metal skewers supporting kavadi (cage-like constructions decorated with wire and peacock feathers), make their way to the Chettiar Hindu Temple on Tank Road in this colourful procession.