Adib Rawi Yahya | Thaipusam

A Hindu devotee prays during Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves Temple in Kuala Lumpur January 28, 2013. Thaipusam festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a vel, or a spear, so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman. Thaipusam commemorates the birthday of Lord Subramaniam, also known as Lord Muruga, the younger son of Lord Shiva. THE NEW STRAITS TIMES PRESS / Adib Rawi Yahya

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