August 20, 2006

Hindu Ascent

This is a 94-year-old woman ascending the final stairs in the 272-step ascent in the Batu Caves, a pilgrimage site in Malaysia for over 800,000 Hindus per year.

Her hair is 3 meters long (about 9 feet). She has never cut it her entire life. It is so long, she has to fold it back and forth a few times and wrap it to keep it from dragging behind.

Hindu Ascent

Filed under the categories: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Musings, Travel

2 Comments Shared Thus Far for “ Hindu Ascent ”

  • Lauren

    1

    Hmm, I wonder if she washes it…
    You tell me, it looks like you may have been standing downwind….

  • 2

    Hello Trey,

    This is cool blog with fantastic shots. You’ve seen some places dude!
    Greetings from overseas

    Digicla-The Netherlands

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