Mobile Alter Unit

Some of the faithful strap on a small alter to their shoulders before walking back to the temple. These alters are also attached to the person via hooks pierced through their skin.

I Went To Thaipusam And All I Got Was This Lousy HOOK IN MY BACK!!!

February 2nd 2007
That's a nasty first picture, eh? Wish I could say I took it, but I didn't. A couple of friends who came with us to this did, and they were nice enough to let me copy their pics. Thanks Joanne & Yves! So why on earth was this guy getting a pole rammed through his face, anyway? And how the hell did Rob and I stumble upon this? Well, the guy was getting this done to celebrate (if that's what ... read more

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During the late 18th and 19th centuries, Great Britain established colonies and protectorates in the area of current Malaysia; these were occupied by Japan from 1942 to 1945. In 1948, the British-ruled territories on the Malay Peninsula formed the Fe... ... read more

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