A 19-year-old man manages a Hindu temple in Malaysia

Pasu Pathe, a 19-year-old man, has managed the Muniandy Temple in Taman Tropika, Gua Musang, for the past two years.

He conducts prayer ceremonies independently and cares for the needs of devotees visiting the site. Pathe began learning his duties while still in Year Six by accompanying his father to the temple. He later trained under a senior priest at Sri Subramanyaswamy Temple, a well-known Hindu site in Gua Musang, Malaysia.

His daily schedule often runs from 7am to 6pm, requiring him to follow a strict vegetarian diet and maintain disciplined behavior before ceremonies. During the Deepavali festival, Pathe prepares ritual items and helps decorate the prayer area. While he remains committed to his religious role, he also plans to move to another state to find work and gain new experiences. The experience of running the temple has taught him time management and responsibility.