Thousands have gathered in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to take part in a procession during the Thaipusam festival.
Thaipusam, which is celebrated in honor of Hindu god Lord Murugan, is an annual procession by Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks.
A Hindu devotee smokes cigarette during a procession of the Thaipusam festival at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017. Pictures: AP/Daniel Chan.
A Hindu devotee is embedded hooks into his back before taking part in a procession during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
A Hindu devotee with hooks embedded into his back takes part in a procession during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2017.
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