Shortly before my 17th birthday in february I got the incredible chance to witness a Hidu festival called Thaipusam or Thaipoosam. It is celebrated by big Tamil communities around the world on the full moon of the Tamil month …

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தைப்பூசம் / Thaipusam | Ramin Krause

Hindu devotees prayers for beginning pilgrimage to the sacred Batu Caves temple during Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur January 17, 2014. Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of the  …

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<b>THAIPUSAM</b> | Arif Kartono

For many Thaipusam devotees, the day begins with a haircut. This 3-year old woke up to a 'good-hair-day'. Shaving of the head is another Thaipusam ritual and many barbers set up stalls there to provide 'instant' services.

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Thaipusam 2013 – Part 3 | tvsmith.my in hd

mzna al.khaled, RedArt photographer, and Dan Goorevitch added this photo to their favorites. This photo was invited and added to the Candid Revelations group.

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Thaipusam 2012 | Flickr – Photo Sharing!