Thaipussam

Thaipussam festivities are going on currently. Thaipussam, a major Hindu holiday for Indians here, itself is only 1 day - the 25th, but there are festivities going on the day before and the day after. The day before, a chariot travels from one temple to Lord Murugan's temple up on a hill. On the day after, it returns. During Thaipussam, promises are made to Lord Murugan for things he does for the people. These promises include carrying milk to him, shaving one's head, or even being pierced and carrying a cavaty for him (look at the pictures for what a cavaty is). This is a very heavy place to be, as you could imagine.