In The Name of Lord Murugan

Throngs of Hindus converge at the Sri Subramaniar temple located in Batu Caves, Selangor for the annual festival to thank and show their appreciation to one of their Gods, Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva.

Photos by Aiman Amerul Muner for Malaysiakini

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Devotees carrying a pot of milk or “Paal Kudam ” on their heads during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
A group of devotees dance during a procession to the sacred Sri Subramaniar Temple during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
Young devotees carrying a pot of milk or “Paal Kudam ” on their heads during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
A Hindu devotee in a state of trance as she walks towards the sacred Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
A foreigner takes part in a Thaipusam pilgrimage at the Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.
A Hindu devotee in a state of trance as he walks towards the sacred Sri Subramaniar Temple in Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur.

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