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Thousands throng Batu Caves for Thaipusam despite coronavirus outbreak

Najjua Zulkefli5 years ago8th Feb 2020Pictures
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A Hindu devotee wearing a face mask taking part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
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TENS of thousands of devotees thronged Batu Caves, Selangor to celebrate Thaipusam in spite of the coronavirus outbreak, with those seen wearing face masks few and far in between.

According to Hindu belief, Thaipusam commemorates the day when goddess Parvathi gave her son Lord Muruga a lance to kill evil demons.– February 8, 2020.

A Hindu devotee wearing a face mask taking part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee wearing a face mask taking part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee carrying a kavadi for pilgrims as he makes his way towards the temple during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee carrying a kavadi for pilgrims as he makes his way towards the temple during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee carrying a milk pot known as ‘palukodam’ for pilgrims as she makes her way towards the temple during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee carrying a milk pot known as ‘palukodam’ for pilgrims as she makes her way towards the temple during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee dances as she takes part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee dances as she takes part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
Hindu devotees carrying milk pots known as ‘palukodam’ for pilgrims as they make their way towards the temple during the Thaipusam at Batu Caves festival in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
Hindu devotees carrying milk pots known as ‘palukodam’ for pilgrims as they make their way towards the temple during the Thaipusam at Batu Caves festival in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee taking part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A Hindu devotee taking part in the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
Hindu devotees gathering on the street during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
Hindu devotees gathering on the street during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A general view shows Hindu devotees making their way towards the temple at Batu Caves during the Thaipusam festival in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
A general view shows Hindu devotees making their way towards the temple at Batu Caves during the Thaipusam festival in Selangor today. – The Malaysian Insight pic by Najjua Zulkefli, February 8, 2020.
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