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Hindu devotees pierce their body for blessing

Dawn.com Published April 5, 2012
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Tamil Hindus seeking penance and blessings of the Lord Murugan, son of Lord Shiva pierce their body with metal skewers and carry pots of milk on their heads. Lord Murugan is especially popular among Tamils around the world. - Text and photo by AFP

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