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Singaporean Hindus celebrate Thaipusam, a festival in honour of Lord Murugan

January 25, 2016 09:38 SGT

By Staff Reporter

A devotee with a trident pierced through his cheeks waits to start his procession during Thaipusam festival in Singapore January 24, 2016. Reuters

Thaipusam is a Hindu festival observed on the day of the full moon during the Tamil calendar month of Thai, and celebrated in honour of the Hindu god Lord Murugan

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