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Thaipusam Hindu Festival in Singapore - 21 Jan 2019
A Hindu devotee (2-L) is seen carrying his kavadi, or physical burden, at the Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple for the festival of Thaipusam in Singapore, 21 January 2019. Thaipusam is celebrated by devotees of the Hindu god Murugan during the Tamil month of 'Thai', and is an important festival of the Tamil community. Devotees carry kavadi, or physical burdens, and participate in a long procession, often starting before sunrise, to honor the Hindu god Murugan and to ask for favors or forgiveness.
