Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. 08th Feb, 2017. Hindu devotees in 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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