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MyBrickfields.com LembahPantai.comBy on Apr 15, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
Wai Loon Mah posted a photo: Shaving head for Thaipusam Day which symbolizes purification of the body. Man, woman, young and old do it to present themselves to the deity.
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Purification
By on Apr 10, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
a PSYCHIATRIST’S view posted a photo: Once the TALLEST skyscrapers in the world………………….. vulnerable in a vulnerable world Kuala Lumpur
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By on Apr 4, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: Before he enters a trance and begins his Thaipusam procession, Selva bows and touches the feet of his mother. It is the ultimate gesture of respect in Hinduism.
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At The Threshold
By on Mar 31, 2015 in Thaipusam | comments(0)
1/4th posted a photo: A devotee gets pierced with a Vel (divine spear) during the festival of Maha Shivaratri
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Pierced II
By on Mar 30, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: Outside the Ayappan Temple, a holy man loiters, passing out blessings to passers-by. Two boys got more than just blessings – a hug and a photo op too.
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Holy Men
By on Mar 26, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: A priest tying a Kappu (a piece of turmeric smeared with red kumkum powder) to a devotee’s wrist, thereby binding him to his vow of abstinence ahead of Thaipusam.
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Bound by Turmeric
By on Mar 26, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: A priest at the Ayappan Temple blesses a Hindu devotee with holy fire, ahead of his Thaipusam procession.
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Blessings From Fire
By on Mar 26, 2015 in Batu Caves, Thaipusam | comments(0)
Elroi posted a photo: Priests pose statuesque for me at the Ayappan Temple, a short walk from Batu Caves.
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Pillars Among Pillars
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