But after filming a Travelogue in Kuala Lumpur with CCTV News, where we visited Batu Caves , I finally decided it's time to just do it! No, not pierce myself, but to attend the festival. Batu Caves – a sacred limestone cave located  …

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KayLi Lum: On the Road: Thaipusam in Batu Caves, Malaysia

After the first day of Thaipusam , which was full of smiley faces, dancing and smashed coconuts, the second day seemed a bit depressing. A group of men gathered near a small Hindu temple to have their bodies (mostly back, …

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Thaipusam, second day | Destination World – Travel Photography Blog

Ever wonder why some Indian devotees pierce their bodies or hook objects into their flesh, apparently without pain? Witness Thaipusam , India’s most spectacular festival.

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The Tamil <b>Thaipusam</b> Festival – Suite