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Extreme Pearcings

pbr42 posted a photo: The festival of Thaipusam is to commemorate “the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a spear so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman.” It’s thus no surprise that Murugan makes an appearance at this festival.

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Murugan

pbr42 posted a photo: Another common tradition at Thaipusam is to carry a jug of milk on your head along the procession route for offering at the temple.

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Milk Jug

pbr42 posted a photo: Smashing coconuts on the ground is another important Thaipusam ritual.

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Breaking Coconuts

pbr42 posted a photo: Smashing coconuts on the ground is another important Thaipusam ritual.

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Breaking Coconuts

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Thaipusam Flowers

tomzcafe posted a photo: Thaipusam, Singapore, Nikkor 85/2

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with pure intention

Ismail Ben Ibrahim posted a photo: Batu Caves (Tamil: பத்து மலை) (Chinese: 黑風洞)is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in the Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill.

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Batu Cave

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

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piercing through

SallehS posted a photo: A huge pot to satisfy a large crowd.

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Food