Thaipusam Festival for Malaysian Indian Community, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia... Malaysian Hindu devotees smash coconuts during the annual Thaipusam festival in Penang Island, northwestern Malaysia,Sunday, Jan. 27, 2002. The festival was brought by Inidan immigrants in19 th century, who came to Malaysia to work in rubber estates and government offices. The Hindus smash coconuts as an offering to thank their Lord Muruga, the Indian deity. Image copyright © 2003. Vincent Thian®, All Rights Reserved <CONTACT> Photo Editor, Associated Press, Malaysian Bureau Hosted by: Malaysian Internet Resources | close | Home - Photography in Malaysia