Thaipusum (The Pilgrim 2)

A pilgrim , his backs pierced with small, hook-like needles in penance.

A common sight in Thaipusum festival that is not comfortable to look at

but its a part of their culture.

Ouch ! thats gotta hurt ! & I am glad we dont par take in this ...Any idea Why they do this ? and is it done say on a daily basis or only once or twice a year ..?

 

Many watch in awe as metal pierces the skin with hardly any bleeding and, apparently, no pain as the devotee stands in a trance after weeks of rigorous abstinence. This is actually my 1st time coming so close to them ( though its a yearly affair in Singapore ) , and I was really amazed that his skin didn't break against the force of someone pulling the chain, strecthing his skin to the extreme.

The devotees say it is faith.

 

 

 

Amazing,very original captured,great angle,best regards

Compelling and somewhat brutal image, Cherlyn. I don't think I want to have that kind of faith. Very nice color.

Otra impresionante toma,y al igual que la anterior estupendo documento,con una magnifica luz y colores.

 

Saludos -Tolo.

Cherlyn, while this is a very busy shot the focal point is so strong as to overcome. Knowing this is part faith, part biology does not take away from the moment. Well done.

Excellent dear friend, this image depicts the pain person can endure in deep faith. Compliments

A dramatic shot with fine color. Regards...

Ouch that looks painfull, good catch well seen.

Very interesting & lively story, Cherlyn! Best regards

Aww, this looks really cruel. Thanks for the explanation, Cherlyn.

I saw Spencer's images earlier. Very intense!

Excelnte como la anterior, bien visto, un trozito de mundo extra�o a nuestros ojos.

Saludos

Your shot is a very good documentary image too,I know smth. about this but for me,for must of us is realy hard to understand this kind of religion.Yes is true this world is so colorfull ,so exotic and amazing and each of us must respect each other culture.My best to you dear Cherlyn.

A terrible picture, I had caused a great impact. Greetings.

Cherlyn, an intense composition.really represent well the ceremony of the event. Hard for a western eye, to connect to the way of their atonement....

Very intense.

I agree that this is hard for the Western eye to fathom. Not to be too flippant, but it reminds me that every religious belief has strings attached. These are just more visible.

Cherlyn, a good documentary. But this gruesome rituals are an assault on my senses and shocking to me.