Thaipusam Celebration in Penang - Malaysia

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Reports of a million people turned up in Penang as the procession starts on the morning before Thaipusam. 6th February 2012

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in Society, on the 6th of February 2012

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By piercing metal hooks and skewers to their skin, cheeks and tongue, they expect some favours from their Gods. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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A kavadi bearer. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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The silver chariot to carry the statue of Lord Murugan. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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The statue of Lord Murugan safely placed upon the silver chariot. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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There are amongst the 40 peacock tails kavadi bearers. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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Part of the huge crowd that had gathered since 430am. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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Offerrings to Lord Murugan which will take place all along the route. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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Continuous offerings to Lord Murugan. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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Coconuts line the streets all along the way. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadam.

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