Explore the Beautiful Batu Caves of Malaysia

In the Gombak district in Malaysia which is located around 13 km north of Kuala Lumpur are the Batu Caves. These caves are best known for being a pilgrimage for Hindus, and symbolizes an honor to Lord Muruga, the Hindu god of war and victory.

The caves are thought to be around 400 million years old and are reputed to have been a refuge for the indigenous Temuan people – a Malay tribal people.

It has three main caves and other smaller ones scattered around it and each cave is designated as a significant tourist area where much of the Malayan religious history is preserved. The main cave, the Temple Cave or the Cathedral Cave is the biggest cave of the three. It can be reached by climbing 272 steps and it has a ceiling that stretches up to 100 meters high.

Another cave is dedicated as the Museum and Art Gallery Cave and this one houses the very significant statues and paintings of the Hindu religion. This portion has only been recently opened to the public, after it was renovated and converted into a Cave Villa.

In 1891 Pillai, who is known for founding the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur, erected a consecrated statue named the murti of Sri Subramania Swamy in the temple cave.

The third and final cave, the Ramayana Cave, is a well-lit portion of the Batu Caves that tells the story of Rama depicted on the walls. Another significant thing to note about this third cave is how some visitors may get the feeling as though they are strolling into the intestines of the evil Kumbhakarann, the brother of King Ravana.

The Thaipusum Festival is an annual event that is observed by all Hindus from all over the globe. During the morning of the Thaipusam, a procession commences at the Mahamariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur and all devotees proceed to the Batu Caves carrying with them milk, that are to be offered to their god Murugan.

During the Thaipusam Festival a procession commences at the Sri Mahammariamman Temple and then concludes, eight hours after, at the Batu Caves following the pilgrimage of Lord Murugan.

Once inside the caves, the devotees take the wider staircase in the center that leads to the top of the Temple Cave and onlookers can enjoy and witness the whole procession from the side.

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