In a Trance

2nd study of devotees of Thaipusam, a religious Hindu ceremony. I

was fascinated by this divotee who went into a trance. Please

comment /critique

Not ripe yet??? for oliva oil.

Great your photo. Dangerous piercing

You got a great moment. Congrats!

Very unusual Alec. What's even more bizarre is how so many people around him could be not looking his direction! I might be inclined to keep an eye on this character;) Of course I'm not sure what is going on there otherwise.

This is a huge temple complex with surroundings about half the size of a football field. Devotees set up their own cluster, about 5 to 15 persons to assist in piercing / prayers for preparation to the ceremony. SO at any time there will be 10 to 15 clusters in preparation. That's why everyone seen to be minding their own business. Photographer's have a field day here for choice of subjects.

how does this guy eat :D.

Great picture.

Nelson, the procession from start to finish (5km) will probably take 5 hours so just liquids during that time will suffice.

Ouch! Great picture.