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thillai batu caves 2008

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kavadi dance with vel kavadi

Thinakaran Thaipusam Walk

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My son Thinakaran decided to repay his gratitude to Lord Muruga after his father's recent recovery from massive heart attack. It is very normal for Hindu males to react this way. When asked, Karan (my pet name for him) says that is his way to give thanks. It was not easy for me to watch my son...

Penang Thaipusam Chariot Procession

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From early morning in King Street Penang, the 130 silver chariot bearing Lord Muruga statue heavily jeweled studded past through several main streets. Roads and streets of Penang were laden with heaps and heaps of coconuts. The one festival where most locals all of races will stand by the side...

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thaipusam 2

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again taken sorry if the image was abd thanks

Thaipusam

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sorry for the late upload but ti find the rhythm was O.K.

Lion Greeting Lord Muruga?

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Is this for real? A lion Dance greeting Lord Muruga as the chariot was at the final leg of the day long procession. Yes it is. This is Penang Thaipusam. Chinese and Hindus celebrating Thaipusam together. Chinese devotees who fast, carry kavadis, poke, skewered and hooked themselves like their...

Spiked Sandals Anyone?

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Some kavadi bearers perform amazing feat. This guy in the beginning of the video even display an "up pointed nail" sandals. I saw a few walking on the roads. I have all respect and in awe by them. But know this, if a devotee carrying a simple milk kavadi starts his journey in the early morning...

Thaipusam Road Cleaner

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Another spectacular event that you will witness during the Thaipusam celebration is the breaking of coconuts on the streets. This signifies humility and the release on one's ego. Also the belief is mostly as Lord Muruga will be passing their streets, a clean road also signifies their sincerity...

Showering Lord Muruga

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Did you know what the milk you are carrying is used for? The most important aspect of fulfilling a vow is delivering the milk or honey. Milk, honey and coconuts are part and parcel of Thaipusam. Fulfilling a vow by simply carrying a container of milk or honey is enough if done correctly. But...

Walking up Waterfall Temple

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The night scene was cooler at Waterfall Temple. This is the temple that all devotees bring their milk to offer gratitude to Lord Muruga. Most Thaipusam devotees from all walks of life would carry of bottle of milk to offer to Lord Muruga. If you look closely at the Kavadis, big or small, you...

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