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John Dominis1956

LIFE Photo Collection

LIFE Photo Collection
New York City, United States

Malay penitent in trance w. spears and pins piercing his skin during Thaipusam Hindu festival honoring god Subrameniam; at Batu Caves.

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  • Date: 1956
  • Location: Malaysia
  • Physical Dimensions: COLOR TRANSPARENCY
  • Subject Keywords: Services, Religions, Malaysia, Hindu, 1950s
  • Publisher: TimeLife
  • Usage: For personal non-commercial use only
  • Provider: LIFE
  • Photographer: John Dominis
  • Original ID: TimeLife_image_1262810
  • Credits: LIFE
  • Copyright: © Time Inc.
LIFE Photo Collection

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