Thaipusam /
This short examines the experiences of two brothers during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The brothers, along with thousands of other pilgrims, proceed from Kuala Lumpur to the Batu Caves where they pierce their flesh with spikes and hooks, and climb stairs to leave offerings to deity...
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| Format: | Electronic Video |
| Language: | English |
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Washington, DC :
National Geographic,
2013
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| Series: | VAST: academic video online
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| Summary: | This short examines the experiences of two brothers during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The brothers, along with thousands of other pilgrims, proceed from Kuala Lumpur to the Batu Caves where they pierce their flesh with spikes and hooks, and climb stairs to leave offerings to deity Murugan. |
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| Item Description: | Title from resource description page (viewed January 2, 2015). |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (6 min.). |
| Playing Time: | 00:05:32 |
| Language: | In English. |
