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Thaipusam Hindu Festival in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - 21 Jan 2019
A Hindu devotee (C) is seen in a trance state during a procession before walking towards the 272 steps leading up to the Batu Caves Temple during the festival of Thaipusam in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 21 January 2019. Thaipusam is celebrated by devotees of the Hindu god Murugan 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.
