Attapp posted a photo: Thaipusam, Little India, Singapore,

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a PSYCHIATRIST’S view posted a photo: Once the TALLEST skyscrapers in the world………………….. vulnerable in a vulnerable world Kuala Lumpur

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MALAYSIA11/ Petrona towers………….

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

kevinooiweyhun posted a photo: Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated annually in the month of January.

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Pierced Thaipusam Devotee

JoshuaL_ posted a photo: Pain may pose a burden in their quest to achieve religious accomplishment and manhood, but these man bear this burden and walk steadily through their holy pilgrimage. Pain is their fuel

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The Burden of Pain

a PSYCHIATRISTS’ view posted a photo: THAIPUSAM we are in a deep profound trance…………………. We are in a trance, we believe we are something " better" than we are. We believe we should have better than we have

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MALAYSIA114/ "our trance"

Altai World Photography posted a photo: Thaipusam Festival, George Town, Penang Island, Malaysia

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A Devotee Starts His Journey

Nirmal Neelakandan (Nemo) posted a photo:

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Thai Poosam – A Photo Series

Every year on the full moon day in the 10th Tamil month of Thai (for the non-initiated: January or February), Hindus in Malaysia transform the Batu Caves near Kuala Lumpur into a site of sacrifice. Pilgrims pierce tongues  …

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Thaipusam Will Get Under Your Skin. ~ Andrea Leber | elephant …

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