kk_wpg posted a photo: Thaipusam (The Murugan Festival) Thaipusam is an important festival observed by the Hindus of southern India during the Tamil month of Thai (January – February). 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. Dedicated to Lord Murugan or Kartikeya Thaipusam is dedicated to the Hindu god Murugan, the son of Shiva and Parvati.

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HINDU DEVOTEE, Thaipusam, Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (III)

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Sri Thendayuthapani Temple

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Singapore Thaipusam 2014

Huckool Photography Productions posted a photo: Visited Batu Caves with Vanajah for Thaipusam.

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Batu Caves (Thaipusam) – 2014

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

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passing through

kevinooiweyhun posted a photo: A young kavadi bearer dances on the streets of Georgetown during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam.

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Handsome Kavadi Bearer

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

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fully fenced up

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

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fully fenced up

shazni shazwani posted a photo: Thaipusam 2014

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Ritual shower

JoshuaL_ posted a photo: Pain may pose a burden in their quest to achieve religious accomplishment and manhood, but these man bear this burden and walk steadily through their holy pilgrimage. Pain is their fuel

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The Burden of Pain