Editorial photo #1016539 Religion and Belief

Thaipusam in Malaysia

A Hindu devotee gets her tongue pierced with medal rods Thaipusam festival is celebrated in honor of Hindu(mostly by the Tamil community) god Lord Murugan, is an annual procession by Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thank at Batu caves, Selangor, Malaysia, Jan 24, 2016.It is mainly observed in countries where there is a significant presence of Tamil community such as India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, South Africa, Guadalupe, Reunion, Indonesia, Thailand and Myanmar. (Photo by Chris Jung/NurPhoto)