'Quick, some dude is getting pierced over here!' This is what I overhear as I'm watching preparations for Thaipusam , outside Penang's City Stadium. I have attended many religious celebrations in my time, some that also …

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Much More Than Gore : Thaipusam – SkyBlueSky

Street candid. Part of my Thaipusam 2013 set. © Oznasia 2013.

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Body piercing. Part of my Thaipusam 2013 set.

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Body piercing. Part of my Thaipusam 2013 set.

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One of the most popular things to do in Kuala Lumpur making a visit to the impressive Batu Caves located north of the city. Only 'officially' discovered 120 years ago by an American naturalist William Hornaday, the caves are …

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J’Adoretotravel posted a photo: the men who wish to take part must go on a fast then later they go into a trance and they are pierced during a ceremony…should they bleed, they cannot take part… photo by jadoretotravel

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the Festival of Thaipusam Penang Malaysia

penang youngster perform kolatem infront of e&o panthal.

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thaipusam 2013…..kolatem

Palani Malai Kondattam Pics taken in SIngapore, Malaysian and Aru Padai Veedu. Nandri Vanakam.

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Malaysian Thaipusam Murugan Song (1)

Taman Selayang Oren, a small residential development by Tah Wah Group along Jalan Kampung Benggali in Butterworth, Penang.

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