A young girl watches in fascination as family member is being blessed by a priest
A devotee spins his kavadi while making his way to the temple
Inside the Batu Caves temple
A cleansing process
A father holding his son while making their way to the temple
A mother with 3 children posing for selfie while their photo is being taken
The act of bearing a kavadi is a form of sacrifice devotees perform during Thaipusam
Getting one’s hair shaved is part of the Thaipusam ritual
A devotee waiting patiently to go up to the temple in Batu Caves
A band of traditional drummers usually accompany the kavadi bearer
