Hindu devotees carry decorated canopies called “kavadi”, while climbing the 272 steps to Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple during Thaipusam celebrations at Batu Caves, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Sunday, February 5, 2023. Thaipusam, which is celebrated in honor of Hindu god Lord Murugan, is an annual procession by Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks. (Photo by Vincent Thian/AP Photo)
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