Festival banned in India, alive and well in Penang, Malaysia!—Ouch! Ouch! Seriously, Ouch!!! (Video)

in #travel7 years ago (edited)

“Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February). It is mainly observed in countries where there is a significant presence of Tamil community. 

The word Thaipusam is a combination of the name of the month, Thai, and the name of a star, Pusam. This particular star is at its highest point during the festival. The festival commemorates the occasion when Parvati gave Murugan a Vel "spear" so he could vanquish the evil demon Soorapadman.”  --Wikipedia 

This Hindu Thaipusam festival annually takes place about 10 minutes from where we live in Penang.

 

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Yikes.

It does appear, however, that the spikes are just barely driven under the skin. There's still a risk of infection, but it looks like it ultimately does no permanent damage to the person.

Perhaps it would be best to keep an open mind? Maybe? No? I dunno.

I noticed that too, that the hooks were shallow. Still a bunch of them--ouch! Thanks for your comment!! Now following!

Thanks. And, since you are a writer, I think I'd like to followback.

It's exciting! I resteemed!

Thank you! Now following! Cool vid!

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