Hindu diversity in Asian hub

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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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

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

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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

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