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In Malacca's biggest Hindu festival of the year, Datak Chachar, celebrants give thanks to the gods for prayers answered by parading with spikes and hooks driven through their skin.
Author: Michael Yamashita
©Michael Yamashita. No usage authorized without prior written permission.
Photo size: 35.8 Mpixels (102 MB uncompressed) - 7299x4899 pixels (24.3x16.3 in / 61.8x41.5 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: Datak Chachar, Hindu Festival, Malacca, Malaysia, page 312, page 313, Silk Road, Zheng He book