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Thaipusam Hindu Festival in Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur - 21 Jan 2019
A Malaysian Hindu devotee pierces a metal rod through his chest as he takes part in a procession for 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.
