Thaipusam at Batu Caves draws over 1.5 million devotees and spectators, making it one of the world's most spectacular religious events. Participants carry elaborate kavadi frames pierced through their skin in acts of devotional mortification, while the pre-dawn chariot procession from KL's Sri Maha Mariamman Temple creates an overwhelming sensory experience. This attendance figure surpasses #2 Hari Raya Aidilfitri's open-house gatherings in scale, demonstrating a uniquely intense communal devotion.
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