British devotees at the festival of Thaipusam in Georgetown Penang

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As Malaysian Indians celebrate Thaipusam in Georgetown Penang 1st February 2007 with hooks pierced through their skin two British devotees join in

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Size: 3427px × 5120px
Location: Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia
Photo credit: © Rob Walls / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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