Thaipusam Celebration in Penang

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The Hindu festival of Thaipusam, celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon day in the Tamil calendar, took place in honour of the deity Lord Murugan. Georgetown, Malaysia. 7th February 2012

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in Our World, on the 8th of February 2012

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Breaking coconuts forms a part of the Indian tradition during Thaipusam.

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Chinese people also join in breaking coconuts during the festival.

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People seen working around the temple area.

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A boy taking a ritual bath before heading to the temple.

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An Indian boy dancing with the beat.

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A person takes a sip of water before starting to walk to the temple.

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Mohamad Zulhaimie Abdul Mutalib

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