Prem Kandasamy
Devotion.
Although it may seem like a gruesome sight, this is part of a Hindu celebration where people voluntarily take part in hook piercing acts to show devotion and also to show gratitude to the Gods for various reasons (e.g family member getting well after serious sickness etc). This act is practised in many countries with a significant Hindu population such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and Mauritius.
Participants have to go through a 48 day fasting and cleansing process before undertaking this act, this involves being strictly vegetarian and to practice celibacy.
Devotion.
Although it may seem like a gruesome sight, this is part of a Hindu celebration where people voluntarily take part in hook piercing acts to show devotion and also to show gratitude to the Gods for various reasons (e.g family member getting well after serious sickness etc). This act is practised in many countries with a significant Hindu population such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Singapore and Mauritius.
Participants have to go through a 48 day fasting and cleansing process before undertaking this act, this involves being strictly vegetarian and to practice celibacy.