Malaysia, Hindus and Thaipusam

Malaysia's Hindus pierce own bodies during festival
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion. Thaipusam is marked with particular zest in multicultural Malaysia,
Thaipusam A Joyous Occasion For Hindu Devotees Throughout Malaysia
Hindu devotees throughout Malaysia celebrated Thaipusam with various festivities today. Thousands continue to throng Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Batu Caves here today, the centrepoint of celebrations in the capital annually,
Malaysia's Hindus mark Thaipusam festival with fervour
Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival Tuesday, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in acts of devotion. Some worshippers pierce themselves with skewers or hang hooks and chains from their bodies in acts of penance.
Thousands gather at Malaysia’s most sacred Hindu cave for annual Thaipusam festival
Hundreds and thousands of Hindu devotees walked up Malaysia's most sacred Hindu cave on Tuesday at the annual Thaipusam festival. (AP video/Vincent Thian)
Hundreds of thousands of worshippers gather in Malaysia for Thaipusam festival
Hindu faithful climbed the 272 steps of the Selangor temple for Thaipusam with prayers and offerings. View on euronews
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