A devotee with hooks pierced directly into his flesh. Six men restrain the tranced devotee by securing the other end of the ropes. In a state of trance, devotees attain superhuman strengths.
Thaipusam is celebrated by millions around the world and has its roots in ancient Hundu pracitses.
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6 responses
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Tsu Lin said (21 Sep 2008):
What an impactful photo on this celebration.
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Daniel Krieger said (22 Sep 2008):
you got my vote dude!
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vignes balasingam said (23 Sep 2008):
Thanks a bunch Tsu Lin...
Daniel, thanks for the vote buddy! Appreciate it... -
Kee Alfian said (24 Sep 2008):
You capture the essence of the ceremony, superb photo :).
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vignes balasingam said (25 Sep 2008):
Thanks Kee :) Glad you like it, buddy!
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Edmund Lau said (9 Oct 2008):
hey, i hv to admit, it was a great shot at a wonderful angle...got my vote!
