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Thaipusam is usually celebrated with a public holiday in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Perak, Penang and Selangor only. Thaipusam is festival  that hindu celebrate  for passionate spiritual. This festival falls on a full moon. The walk to the Batu Caves is the most important element of the celebration. Some devotees will carry large milk pots and ornate frames (kavadi). The kavadi are supported by a series of spikes that laterally pierce the skin of their chest and backs as a symbol of penance. Upon reaching the caves, devotees are greeted by a 42.7 m statue of Lord Muragan.  Many Hindu consider Thaipusam is a expression of loyalty and allegiance between people and the deities. It also considered a form of thanksgiving to Lord Muragan for any prayers that he has answered. Hindu that celebrate this festival will offer Lord Muragan their gifts in the form of orange and yellow flowers and fruits while wearing similarly-coloured clothing.