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Thaipusam Festival In Penang

October 27, 2014
Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

The word Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai, and the name of a star, Pusam. This particular star is at its highest point during the festival. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a Vel “spear” so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman. Food is freely distributed during the festival.

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

Penang, Malaysia 2013

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  1. Ros permalink
    October 27, 2014

    more special pics of special places. Why is the man setting fire to the coconuts?

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