In the first few days of May, Peruvians celebrate la Fiesta de la Cruz--the Festival of the Cross. Long processions, including these men in a local costume, carry the cross through the streets.
A family member getting pierced for the pilgrimage to the temple. The container is a small milk pot pierced into the skin.
Pulling a heavy chariot to the temple as an offering. A painful looking process.
Young girl takes a nap during the colorful festivities
A woman is overtaken with emotion/spirituality during Thaipusam and faints. The elder women care for her.
Milk spills out of the milk pots that are being carried as offerings.
Even children love getting involved in the parade and costume fun. Here a group of friends are dressed as little mermaids and are happy to be part of the parade.
Peakcock feathers were abundant representing good luck.
During Thaipusam, the piercing burdens were weighted down with offereings of fruit.
A man carrying the burden of a kavati for his family.