Thaipusam 2011
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Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A devotee has his cheeks pierced prior to taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A devotee has his back piereced with large hooks before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A devotees body is pierced and decorated prior to taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A woman has her cheeks and tongue pierced before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A young man has hooks pierced into his back during preparations prior to the start of the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: Men prepare to take part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A young boy holds a milk pot on his head before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: Devotees prepare chant and pray before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A woman prays before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011
Singapore Hindus Celebrate Thaipusam Festival
SINGAPORE - JANUARY 20: A devotee runs through his ritual before taking part in the Thaipusam procession on January 20, 2011 in Singapore, Singapore. Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community. Devotees will pray and make vows when the prayers are answered they fulfill the vows by piercing parts of their body such as their cheeks, tongues, and backs before carrying a 'Kavadi' on a four kilometre journey of faith. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images) 20/01/2011