frankly, i didn’t even know that today was thaipusam until i noticed that a few of my indian colleagues were not around. coincidentally, i took half day leave to collect my textbooks at unisim, and since i just gotten my nikon d80 ,  its seems perfect that i utilised the camera and time in the afternoon to capture the parade.

thaipusam is celebrated by the hindus in honour of their lord murugan. he is considered to be the universal granter of wishes. so, from what i understand, those who ask for favour, or had their wish granted plus those who repent from their past sins would participant in the festival.

i arrived around 4pm, met 2 of my friends there. i didn’t expect to go into the temple but since we were already there, i guess it would be a waste if we didn’t enter. 

the temple had this very festive atmosphere all around. with the singing, dancing and beating of the drums, it was really like a huge party! the place was brimming with people, and i noticed that there was a handful of photo enthusiasts at the temple. i managed to get a few shots from the temple. i wanted to stay longer but the missus had sms-ed me to pick her up from work. oh well, perhaps next year then,  i would try to follow them throughout the journey.

meantime, enjoy these photos -> click here

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