A Hindu devotee takes a special shower before beginning his pilgrimage to the sacred Batu Caves temple...
A Hindu devotee takes a special shower before beginning his pilgrimage to the sacred Batu Caves temple during Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur February 8, 2009. Thaipusam, a Hindu festival observed on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Thai, is celebrated in honour of Lord Muruga. REUTERS/Zainal Abd Halim (MALAYSIA)