Then Mr Lee Kuan Yew believed Singapore had too many holidays .so they put a choice to the Indian community is either Vesak Day or Thaipusam then S.Rajaratnam claimed Buddha was Hindu and originated from India.

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Unfair that Vesak Day is made a public holiday but not <b>Thaipusam</b> <b>…</b>

Jon Siegel posted a photo: In another corner of the temple, several men stood around this man, piercing him with incredibly ornate pins.

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Thaipusam Portrait #5

Jon Siegel posted a photo: There is so much more to Singapore than anyone truly realizes. With every day I live here, I see something new, wonderful and unique

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Thaipusam Portrait #6