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A devotee psyches himself up while his kavadi is being prepared. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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The Thaipusam festival is an annual affair at Sri Srinivasa Perumal Temple, Singapore. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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A large metal frame adorned with feathers, bells and religious items worn by devotees. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Offerings of milk to the gods hooked to the back of a devotee. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Piercing of the tongue is a common ritual and renders the devotee speechless throughout the procession. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Skillful hands attaching the spikes of the kavadi onto the bearer. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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A boy mesmerized by the religious rituals around the temple. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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An Indian man out with his family to witness the festival of Thaipusam. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Saffron is a holy colour and is worn by many on this auspicious day. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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A boy watches the proceedings with amazement. The devotees are not the only ones who are in a trance. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Ornaments adorn the metal bars of a devotee's kavadi. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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A devotee contemplates as he prepares to embark on the 4km trek to the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Both locals and foreigners are attracted to the annual festival. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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Fulfilling vows for blessings received. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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This man's expression captures it all. - Thaipusam Festival, Singapore 2006 -

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