Devotees walk with their Kavadis during Thaipusam festival in Singapore
Devotees walk with their Kavadis, accompanied by their family members singing songs and playing drums, during the Thaipusam festival in Singapore February 7, 2012. Thaipusam, a Hindu festival observed on the day of the full moon during the Tamil month of Thai, is celebrated in honour of Lord Murugan. A Kavadi is the physical burden carried by the devotee during their worship of Lord Murugan and represents the devotee's call for help from the god. REUTERS/Edgar Su (SINGAPORE - Tags: RELIGION SOCIETY)