Extreme Devotion: Thaipusam in Penang

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February 11th 2006

Published: March 14th 2006

February 6th - 12th 2006 We have decided to try a new approach to our blog. We will update the things we have been doing recently as well as updating things from the past couple of months that we haven’t gotten to. A word of caution, some of these pictures are pretty graphic! Phil and I just got back from an amazing morning at the Thaipusam festival; I don’t think you can get any more cu... Read Full Entry

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Crazy dancer IV

...and more dancing.

In parts

A kavadi in parts, waiting for its' bearer.

On the move

Devotees and their kavadis leaving for the walking route.

Offerings

Family

Even the kids get involved, we didn't see any of them pierced, thank goodness!

Dancing in the street

One of the many shrines blaring music.

The route

Jalan Utama, one of the nicest streets in Georgetown lined with old trees. We drive this all the time, it was very different walking.

State house

This is the governor's house along Jalan Utama.

State house II

Set on a huge piece of land, it's at least as big as the soccer field across the street!

Phil and the fancy fence

Get here early

This is why we got up early on a Saturday morning!

Supporters

Giving a shoulder to a devotee.

Corporate shrine

Complete with dry ice fog!

Corporate shrine

Dell shrine

Jabil shrine

This is the company our friends Carla and Steven work for.

Horse-dancer

This devotee's kavadi had horses on springs so when he danced they danced.

15th February 2006

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Great Photo's
Loved your photo's and blog. I am off to Penang and Singapore next month. Cheers Linda www.penangtravelforum.com

3rd March 2006

Hari
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great coverage of the hindu festival..... we never get to see all this in Australia... Will definitely visit penang this april 2006..... cheers HARI (Melbourne)

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