Thaipusam #BatuCaves #KualaLumpur #Malaysia
-Carrying a new born on sugar cane pole
-Water to cool feet on hot tarmac
-Shaving hair
-Blessing the #Kavadi. Captured a symbolic #flame like a #peacock
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Not all kavadis are created equal.
Some pierce the skin. Some are carried on shoulders.
Some are so elaborate they look like wearable temples.
We illustrated 8 types for you:
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Kavadi carrying devotee at Thaipusam, Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Colours & devotion at Thaipusam. Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur. This is my Malaysia.
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#Thaipusam #festival a 24-72hrs of mesmerising, colourful, religious & cathectic experiences. Come join in the next Thaipusam on Feb 11, 2025. It's also a field day for photographers at #BatuCaves #kualalumpur
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Come visit my #Malaysia. Multiracial, #multicultural, multi religious respected & preserved.
The renowned unique #Thaipusam #festival draws abt 1 million #devotees & visitors to #BatuCaves #kualalumpur
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