For K Kunavathi, Deepavali is not only about celebration but also about sharing kindness and joy with others. (Malaysia Hindhudharma Mamandram pic)KUALA LUMPUR: It is a bustling Sunday morning a week before Deepavali, at the SJKT Azad school hall in Butterworth, Penang. The air is filled with lively chatter and the tempting aroma of freshly prepared treats.
About 60 volunteers are hard at work, preparing festive goodies to bring a little joy to those who might otherwise miss out on the celebrations.
It is a heartwarming tradition that has continued for many years, and one that 56-year-old K Kunavathi holds particularly close to her heart.
Blind since she was 12 because of a hereditary condition, Kunavathi may not be able to see the flurry of activity around her, but that has never stopped her from joining in.
