pbr42 posted a photo: Not only does this guy allow dozens of hooks to be put into his back, another guy at least as heavy as him leans back on the ropes as he walks the procession.

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Applying Resistance

candiceecidnac posted a photo: Thaipusam 2014 This man was dragging a float behind him with these hooks.

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Hooked 2

candiceecidnac posted a photo: Thaipusam 2014 This man was dragging a float behind him with these hooks.

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Hooked on a Feeling

candiceecidnac posted a photo: Thaipusam 2012 Early-Morning Temple Prep These piercings were connected to a heavy kevadi (canopy) that he had to carry on his shoulders.

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In Every Direction

Back in Kuala Lumpur, I allowed myself a half-day break from my regular work routine on February 7th 2012, the day of the annual Thaipusam Hindu festival. This festival is celebrated mostly in southern India, and since there …

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Marco Polo Eat My Dust !: Thaipusam Festival in Kuala Lumpur

Igor Bilić posted a photo: Thaipusam is a hindu festival celebrated mainly by the tamil community. Outside of India, it is celebrated mainly by the Tamil speaking community settled in Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and elsewhere around the world. Thaipusam celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore are known for their festive fervor.

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thaipusam 2012 – pilgramage walk from hindu temple in Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves

Igor Bilić posted a photo: Thaipusam is a hindu festival celebrated mainly by the tamil community. Outside of India, it is celebrated mainly by the Tamil speaking community settled in Malaysia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka and elsewhere around the world. Thaipusam celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore are known for their festive fervor.

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Hindu (Tamil) Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur – Batu Caves

DograExposures posted a photo: Thaipusam festival at the Batu Caves on 07-02-2012 Copyright 2012 by Brij Dogra/DograExposures. This image may not be used, altered or distributed in any way, shape or form without expressed written permission by myself, to do so would constitute theft of intellectual property and a violation of international copyright laws.

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DograExposures posted a photo: Thaipusam festival at the Batu Caves on 07-02-2012 Copyright 2012 by Brij Dogra/DograExposures. This image may not be used, altered or distributed in any way, shape or form without expressed written permission by myself, to do so would constitute theft of intellectual property and a violation of international copyright laws.

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Murugan devotees, Thaipusam, Trichi, Tamil Nadu