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

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

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

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Thaipusam celebration in Penang

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Colours of Thaipusam

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Colours of Thaipusam

sabine_in_singapore posted a photo: Singapore, Thaipusam

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tomzcafe posted a photo: Thaipusam, Singapore, Nikkor 75-240/4.5-5.6

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StEven_Gallery posted a photo: a kavadi bearer

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2014 Thaipusam in Penang

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Thaipusam @ Sri Mahamariamman Temple