When the Pusam star climbs to its highest point in the sky, during the Tamil calendar month of Thai (usually January or February), Hindus around the world celebrate their most spectacular festival. Recently, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to witness the festival in full swing, at one of the world’s most revered Hindu shrines outside of India: the Batu Caves.

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