This opportunity to witness the Thaipusam festival was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience! Click through for some incredibly shocking images and a short film documenting this Hindu festival.

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Thaipusam 2012: Incredible Images of a painful Hindu tradition …

Thaipusam is one of the most important festival events in the Tamil Hindu calendar, particularly in the Southeast Asian region. The word Thaipusam is derived from the month name Thai (January/February) and Pusam.

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Photo Essay: Thaipusam in Malaysia, by Paul Swee | Invisible Ph t …