Vel! Vel! - A day of Penance and Thanksgiving
The bearers of kavadi, decorated by fancy peacock feathers is the main attraction of the festival.
Worshippers walking on the street.
Thousands of devotees made ardous climb against the masses at the 272 steps starway leading up to the temple cave to pray to the deity- Lord Murugan.
One way of doing penance, especially for children is to shave the head.
Some devotees pierced their tongues and cheeks with long skewers, hooks as a way of penance.
There were 600 stalls selling Indian traditional food and drinks along the street leading up to Batu Caves.
Kid in procession.
Devotees carry milk pots to overcome bad karma, some as penance for their sins, and others to honour a vow. Those fulfilling a vow have, in the past asked for help such as birth of a baby, healing the sickness of a loved one, helping them pull through hard times (Source: http://www.journeymalaysia.com/MCUL_thaipusam.htm) 
Strolling on the path leading to the place we stayed, there were no cars no crowded noise, all it left was serenity. 
Dark blue upon light blue. Hanging around without purpose.
On the way to Tanah Rata, morning glow shines the tea farm. We knew it's gonna be a good hike. 
Cool friends.
