Extreme Religious Festival: Thaipusam at the Batu Caves

We walked for 12 hours through the night to experience Thaipusam, a religious festival where people self-mutilate to pay penance. Celebrated by the Tamil Hindus, Thaipusam is a unique and gruelling experience that we weren’t ready for.

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