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Thaipusam in Singapore

Posted on January 21, 2011 by bookjunkie

As a little kid, I recall watching the Thaipusam ceremony and I could not bear to look at the piercings up close. As a child of 5, I was also a little fearful to watch devotees in a trance. I … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Significance of Flowers Offered at Pooja

Posted on June 23, 2010 by bookjunkie

Whenever my friends asks me questions about Hinduism and the significance of this or that, I try my best but I’m embarrassed to say I don’t have an exact knowledge.  What I know is hazy and based on what I … Continue reading →

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