The Thaipusam 27th. Jan. 2013 - Georgetown



It is said that somethings never change, and then again, somethings does.(Morpheus - Matrix); the Thaipusam this years as i see it was not as glorious as it used to be when things were a little more authentic.



The spectators and supporters were having more fun at the event than the participants. Touiists and locals alike were there to take good photos of the event and young boys were there to catch glimpse of the young indian girls in theri resplendant saris.



The procession began at Lorong Kulit as it has been for the past few years eversince the rules of routes were changed. It makes the trip a llot shorter tot he Water Falls Garden, hiltop temple where the trip ends.



The staging area was in topsy-turvy as more garbage were produced than Kavadi carriers and there seem to be a general lack of care for the surrounding environment and its appearence; in short it does not reflect a religious virtueof cleanliness or discipline.





But the simple gestures of getting things ready with solemn dignity and religious essence was still present when you watch the simplest of actions.



All set and ready for the long walk, and the 'Kali' Drummers  band boys are raring to go!

The self mortification carried out during the Thaipusam has been going on for nearly a century here in Goergetown and now more and more Chinese are getting into the hang of it. The Chinese it seems this year were for into i than the Hindus as I see it.

What Divinity is present here? Lord Murugan, Lord krishna? Lord Ganesha? Lord Subramania? They mosr probably are all here to witness these devotees fullfilling their vows on this aupicious day.



Met with a fammiliar friend or two as they came to give moral support to a devotee. Dato' Gary Nair and Mr. Loh were there to give support to lawrence Loh's son (Below)



And so the journey began as it has done for many years now in this great City of Georgetown, I only wish there were more to it like in the past when it was an event to be proud of. Today most Hindus are into building temple far greater and more impressive; a show of wealth rather than devotion.