A Hindu devotee gets his tongue pierced with a metal rod during the Thaipusam festival celebrations at Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Thursday, Jan. 25, 2024. Thaipusam, which is celebrated in honor of Hindu god Lord Murugan, is an annual procession by Hindu devotees seeking blessings, fulfilling vows and offering thanks. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)