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The Thaipusan Festival in Singapore where self- mutilation plays a key role. Here the Kavardie-bearer moves through the crowd out of the temple grounds. Date: February 1964
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1964 Bearer Feathers Festival Grounds Hindu Hinduism Moves Mutilation Peacock Plays Role Singapore Unlucky
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and devotion of The Thaipusam Hindu Festival in Singapore, which took place in February 1964. The image focuses on a Kavadi-bearer, a devotee who carries a burden or a Kavadi as an offering to the god Lord Murugan. The Kavadi is adorned with piercings, hooks, and spikes, some of which are attached to the bearer's body, and feathers of a peacock, symbolizing purity and renewal. The crowd, a sea of devoted worshippers, watches in awe and reverence as the bearer moves through the temple grounds. The Thaipusam festival is known for self-mutilation, which is considered an act of penance and devotion for some Hindu followers. The bearer's unflinching determination and the deep concentration on his face convey the immense faith and commitment of the devotees. The Thaipusam festival is an essential part of the Tamil Hindu community in Singapore and is celebrated annually. The festival commemorates Lord Murugan's victory over the demon Soorasamharam and his role as the god of war, love, and fertility. This photograph, taken in the 1960s, offers a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and religious practices of the Hindu community in Singapore during that era. The image is a testament to the enduring power of faith and the human spirit, as the Kavadi-bearer moves through the crowd, unyielding in his devotion.
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