We decided to pay a visit this year to have first-hand experience on what is Thaipusam all about.

I almost suffocated and the oxygen level seemed is depleted due to incense burning and huge crowd gathering there.

Have to respect those devotees who carried heavy kavadis and some with hooks pierced into their flesh in their pilgrim journey to fulfill their vows made to their deity, Lord Murugan.

For non-Hindu folks, at least participate in Thaipusam as a visitor once in your lifetime.