By on Apr 4, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: Before he enters a trance and begins his Thaipusam procession, Selva bows and touches the feet of his mother. It is the ultimate gesture of respect in Hinduism.
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At The Threshold
By on Mar 30, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: Outside the Ayappan Temple, a holy man loiters, passing out blessings to passers-by. Two boys got more than just blessings – a hug and a photo op too.
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Holy Men
By on Mar 26, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: A priest tying a Kappu (a piece of turmeric smeared with red kumkum powder) to a devotee’s wrist, thereby binding him to his vow of abstinence ahead of Thaipusam.
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Bound by Turmeric
By on Mar 26, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: A priest at the Ayappan Temple blesses a Hindu devotee with holy fire, ahead of his Thaipusam procession.
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Blessings From Fire
By on Mar 26, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: Priests pose statuesque for me at the Ayappan Temple, a short walk from Batu Caves.
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Pillars Among Pillars
By on Mar 23, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
tomzcafe posted a photo: Thaipusam, Singapore, Nikkor 85/2
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entourage
By on Mar 23, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
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Thaipunsam
By on Mar 22, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
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Thaipusam celebration in Penang
By on Mar 17, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
coloringpages posted a photo: Colours of Thaipusam => ift.tt/1CsycKE
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Colours of Thaipusam
By on Mar 12, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
sabine_in_singapore posted a photo: Singapore, Thaipusam
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