Navan's carrying the kavadi for the second time in his life..

We were invited by him to accompany him on his journey of faith..

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Thaipusam 2010..

This festival celebrates the birthday of Murugan..

On this occasion, Hindus show the sincerity of their faith..

It is a time where devotees pray for divine help and make vows,

fulfilling them when their prayers are answered..

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The type of kavadi Navan was carrying is called the vel kavadi..

It's essentially a portable altar about two meters tall, decorated with peacock feathers and attached to him through 108 vels pierced into the skin on the chest and back..

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He was also pierced through his cheeks and tongue.. Ouch!

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Others carried pots of milk on their heads.. I love the yellow..

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It was very much a family affair..

See the little feet peeking out of the bundle?

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The journey starts from the Srinivasa Perumal Temple at Little India

and proceeds to the Sri Thendayuthapani Temple at Tank Road..

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Navan in a trance..

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Can you spot the Chinese girl on the right? That's Huimin barefooted..

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At 3am this morning with Roman and Huimin!

Where were you AH SU?