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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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

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

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