Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 08th Feb, 2017. Hindus give and receive blessings before making their way toward the Batu Caves temple to make offerings during the Thaipusam Festival on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, Wednesday, 8 February 2017. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival observed by the Tamil speaking community in Malaysia commemorating the birthday of the Hindu deity Murugan. The Lord Murugan is venerated as a granter of favours - if a wish is granted, supplicants repay the Lord through sacrifices. Credit: Asia File/Alamy Live News


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