A Malaysian Hindu devotee waits for his tongue to be pierced with a skewer before performing his pilgrimage to the sacred Batu Caves temple during Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur January 30, 2010. Thousands of Hindus, who comprise over eight percent of Malaysia?s 28 million population, took part in the annual Hindu thanksgiving festival held in honour of Lord Murugan. REUTERS/Bazuki Muhammad (MALAYSIA - Tags: SOCIETY RELIGION)