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Kavadi attam which means the burden dance is a religious folk dance dedicated to Lord Murugan

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Kavadi bearer entering into a trance induced by incessant chanting and drumming

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Devout pilgrim pulling a chariot with a hook on his skin

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Young Thaipusam pilgrim with an intense gaze

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Ritual cleaning of the body during Thaipusam

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Young Thaipusam pilgrim shaking her long hair in the water

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The most devout women shave their head bald as an act of sacrifice and purification

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Devotee getting the sandalwood paste applied on his body and face

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Young pilgrims frolicking in the holy Shanmuga Nadi river

1/4th posted a photo: A devotee gets pierced with a Vel (divine spear) during the festival of Maha Shivaratri

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