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    Bodies form a mass spectacle during rolling for Thimithi festival.The sri Mariamman temple and the Hindu sub culture is an colourful display that intrigues and enchants tourists to the out of the way find in Singapore Views[337] Strength of manhood is tested during rolling for Thimithi festival. Respect is given for a man rolling as long as possible.The neem leaves are to ward off evil Views[490] Women kneel instead of roll during the Thimithi festival. There is a difference afforded to the women but there is still quite a level of endurance required as the ritual kneeling or prostrating is completed every few paces. The neem leaves are to ward off evil Views[917] Onlookingers watch rollers past temple doors during Thimithi festival , Juvenile males don’t roll around the temple but participate by watching the spectacle of endurance .The neem leaves are to ward off evil Views[319] Hindu man having breather during ritual rolling for the Thimithi festival, the practice of rolling around the sri Mariamman temple can last all day for the men .The neem leaves are to ward off evil Views[548]
     

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