Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A devotee has his cheeks pierced prior to
taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in
Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated
mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows
when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing
parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before
carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by
Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A devotee has his back piereced with large
hooks before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20,
2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival
celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and
make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by
piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and
backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of
faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: A devotees body is pierced and decorated prior to taking part
in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore,
Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the
Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers
are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body
such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi'
on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty
Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: A woman has her cheeks and tongue pierced before taking part in
the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore,
Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the
Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers
are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body
such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi'
on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty
Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: A young man has hooks pierced into his back during preparations
prior to the start of the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011
in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated
mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows
when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing
parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before
carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by
Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: Men prepare to take part in the Thaipusam procession on January
20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival
celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and
make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by
piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and
backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of
faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: A young boy holds a milk pot on his head before taking part in
the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore,
Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the
Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers
are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body
such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi'
on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty
Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: Devotees prepare chant and pray before taking part in the
Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore.
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil
community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are
answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such
as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a
four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty
Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: A woman prays before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on
January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu
festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will
pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the
vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues,
and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of
faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore
Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY
20: A devotee runs through his ritual before taking part in the
Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore.
Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil
community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are
answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such
as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a
four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty
Images) 20/01/2011