In Penang, the 9 Emperor Gods are worshiped by way of royalty. Everything is yellow, as can be seen from the altar and the yellow themed items used in worship.
Joss sticks are yellow
More yellow themed ritual worship items
Yellow lotus lamp offering
*picture taken at Kuam Imm Teng, Burmah Road, one of the main focal spots of worship in Penang.
Everything is white in Melaka
Some worshipers say the whole temple is arranged as if a funeral, hence the use of white candles in ritual worship. In the same vein, most of the worshipers are dressed in white, and cover their heads with a piece of white scarf, another mark of mourning.
Devotees, all in white, head covered with a piece of white scarf.
*picture taken at Nam Thean Keong, Bachang, Melaka.
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