“The great determination”. The Thaipusam devotees would shave their heads (chaulam) during the Thaipusam before their spiritual journey to fulfil vows and as a symbol of humility and penance. I choose to portrait this honest moment during hair shaving to etch out his inner heart and high level of spiritual commitment towards his fulfillment of his vows to the Lord from his eyes. His eyes demonstrated the spiritual energy, courage and willpower, the confidence to undertake any work or fulfil any dream. Location: Batu Caves, Malaysia. (Photo and caption by Yew Kiat Soh/National Geographic Traveler Photo Contest)
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