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Mortification of the flesh, body piercing of Thaipusam Malaysia
Close up of a devotee's back with hooks. Thaipusam festival, body piercing is conducted by devotees, Penang, Malaysia 2011.
Author: mtkang
© 2010 kang ming teck
Stock images size: 12.2 Mpixels (34.9 MB uncompressed) - 2848x4288 pixels (9.5x14.3 in / 24.1x36.3 cm at 300 ppi)
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