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Thaipusam 2012–Shaving
On the eve of Thaipusam, some devotees already started visiting Batu Caves. The practice of shaving head could be a way to remove the sin and burdens (to be verified by Hindu friends). Some devotees...
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Kids @ Thaipusam 2012
I met some lovely kids this morning at Batu Caves. Some kids were having fun but many also joining the processing to the Batu Caves Temple. The bigger boy also entered into trance and have their skin...
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Blessings on Thaipusam 2012
I was lucky to be granted to take pictures of a group of family (and their friends) preparing for the procession. The swami (Hindu priest) started off with the blessing to the kavadis. Background hill...
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Thaipusam 2012 at Batu Caves (Hands)
This was my second year visiting Batu Caves for the incredible Thaipusam festival. Most of the Internet resources and images would be covering the color event and procession. I thought of adding a post...
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Expressions in Thaipusam
When the devotees were in trance, they displayed different character following the ‘deity’ that they represented. Some drank beer, some smoked cigar, some ate fruit etc. I did not join the processing...
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Piercing on Thaipusam 2012
The following post contain images that could be disturbing to some. Do not continue if you could not take it. Piercing the tongue has significant meaning to the devotees. According to some references,...
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On the Eve of Thaipusam 2013
Tomorrow, the serene cave temple will be awaken by the peak traffic of devotees. A pigeon was quenching its thirst on a pool of water dripping from the rock surface. The colourful reflection was the...
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Thaipusam 2013 (part 1)
I have 2 surprised encounters today at Batu Caves. I met them again after I took some pictures of their preparation to set forth the journey to the cave temple. So I will dedicate the 2 parts posting...
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Thaipusam 2013 (Part 2)
While driving to Batu Caves, I am thinking on what kind of images should I take at the Thaipusam Festival. I did not go inside the Batu Caves compound today. I am lucky to meet 2 groups of devotees...
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Thaipusam 2013 (Part 3)
Thaipusaam 2013 is coming to the end of the celebration. Many of us thought that everything has returned to normal at Batu Caves, but there are devotees chose to fulfill their vow days after the main...
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Thaipusam 2014 @ Batu Caves
Christmas just passed and we have celebrated New Year. Malaysia is ranked world #2 for having the most holidays. We have holiday to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on 14th and today we have...
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Kids @ Thaipusam 2012
I met some lovely kids this morning at Batu Caves. Some kids were having fun but many also joining the processing to the Batu Caves Temple. The bigger boy also entered into trance and have their skin...
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Blessings on Thaipusam 2012
I was lucky to be granted to take pictures of a group of family (and their friends) preparing for the procession. The swami (Hindu priest) started off with the blessing to the kavadis. Background hill...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thaipusam 2012 at Batu Caves (Hands)
This was my second year visiting Batu Caves for the incredible Thaipusam festival. Most of the Internet resources and images would be covering the color event and procession. I thought of adding a post...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Expressions in Thaipusam
When the devotees were in trance, they displayed different character following the ‘deity’ that they represented. Some drank beer, some smoked cigar, some ate fruit etc. I did not join the processing...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Piercing on Thaipusam 2012
The following post contain images that could be disturbing to some. Do not continue if you could not take it. Piercing the tongue has significant meaning to the devotees. According to some references,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
On the Eve of Thaipusam 2013
Tomorrow, the serene cave temple will be awaken by the peak traffic of devotees. A pigeon was quenching its thirst on a pool of water dripping from the rock surface. The colourful reflection was the...
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Thaipusam 2013 (part 1)
I have 2 surprised encounters today at Batu Caves. I met them again after I took some pictures of their preparation to set forth the journey to the cave temple. So I will dedicate the 2 parts posting...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Thaipusam 2013 (Part 2)
While driving to Batu Caves, I am thinking on what kind of images should I take at the Thaipusam Festival. I did not go inside the Batu Caves compound today. I am lucky to meet 2 groups of devotees...
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Thaipusam 2013 (Part 3)
Thaipusaam 2013 is coming to the end of the celebration. Many of us thought that everything has returned to normal at Batu Caves, but there are devotees chose to fulfill their vow days after the main...
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