Editorial photo #1016567 Religion and Belief

Thaipusam in Malaysia

Hindu devotees walk towards the Batu caves temple. 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)