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Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves

Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves

We were fortunate to attend the Thaipusam festival held at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur on February 7th. It's a Hindu festival dedicated to god Muruga and is held once a year during the Tamil month of Thai. The festival is celebrated grandly at Batu Caves and it was very special to be there during our most recent spiritual adventure. We'll bring you photos from the event over the next few days. Here are few .....

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Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves image



Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves image



Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves image



Thaipusam Festival at Batu Caves image



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