The pandemic is putting a damper on a popular Hindu festival celebrated by Tamil communities around the world.
In Malaysia, Thaipusam festivities which are usually accompanied by large processions have been scaled back.
Al Jazeera's Florence Looi reports from Kuala Lumpur.

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