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    At the top of the 272 steps lie the Batu cave temples and a time of shared worship, thanksgiving and celebration; and the fervent wish that the kavati has been deemed worthy enough to have a request granted. A life changing experience for all, devotee and witness alike. Views[218] Some carry enormous alters made of wood and metal and adorned with peacock feathers, these are also attached to the skin through small hooks. As well as constantly reminding the devotee of Lord Mururan a spear through the cheeks and tongue prevent any cries of suffering. Views[378] The devotee must the make the long, slow and painful walk from the area of preparation, carrying his or her kavati through the masses of people and slowly up the 272 steep and crowded stairs to the temple complex of Batu Caves. Views[259] After 48 days of prayer and fasting the devotee prepares his or her kavati. This can be as simple as carrying a pot of milk through to the embedding of hooks in the skin that are pulled on by a follower walking behind, or the carrying of a weighty alter adorned with peacock feathers that pull at hooks in the skin as the devotee is jostled through the crowds. It is mind boggling! Views[1424] A cacophony of drums and horns, chanting and singing and a thousand conversations in foreign tongues. The shadows from a thousand lights and raised torches. The smoke from charcoal fires, braziers and cigars. The smells of incense, frying meat and vegetables and the sweat of a few hundred thousand people crammed into the area at the base of the steps to Batu Caves. This is Thaipusam! Views[213]
     

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