During Thaipusam, the piercing burdens were weighted down with offereings of fruit.
A family member getting pierced for the pilgrimage to the temple. The container is a small milk pot pierced into the skin.
Peakcock feathers were abundant representing good luck.
Milk spills out of the milk pots that are being carried as offerings.
Young girl takes a nap during the colorful festivities
Pulling a heavy chariot to the temple as an offering. A painful looking process.
A Hindu man showing his dedication to Murukan with a large piercing through his mouth.
A woman is overtaken with emotion/spirituality during Thaipusam and faints. The elder women care for her.
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