Hindu Deities @ Batu Caves

During my uncle from Singapore recent trip to KL, I brought him to an attraction place near to my house which is Batu Caves. He was quite happy as he thought that the place was on the other part of KL but just a driving distance of 15 minutes from my place. The Batu Caves in Malaysia are most important Hindu religious sites outside of India and are a must-see once you are tired of shopping and wandering Kuala Lumpur.

The largest scupltures of Lord Murugan can be found at Batu Caves Malaysia. 

A temple near Batu Caves

Another large statues of hindu deities erected near the temple

A detailed sculptures of the deities on the temple cover with gold paint.

A reminder for the visitors not to use any shoes when entering the temple.

Just eight short miles north of the city, the Batu Caves are just one of the many interesting things to do around Kuala Lumpur. The caves attract around 5,000 visitors a day who come to climb the gruelling 272 steps up to the Cathedral Cave which houses Hindu deities beneath a 100 metre ceiling.

The Batu Caves are a focal point for Malaysians Hindu devotee, particularly during Thaipusam: they house a 113-year-old temple, along with an interesting array of Hindu artwork and shrines. 

Every year during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, the Batu Caves attract more than a million devotees and spectators. The eight-hour procession of music and ceremony leaves offerings before a giant statue of Lord Murugan, the Hindu God of War. 

The Giant Golden statue of Lord Murugan

 The gruelling 272 steps you need to conquer.

Approaching the caves, the first thing you notice is a towering golden statue of Lord Murugan. Erected in 2006, this statue is the largest in the world dedicated to the deity and stands guard to the 272 leg-burning steps that lead up to the cave entrances.

View from the cathedral caves entrance.

As you make your way up the steps, you will undoubtedly be entertained by a tribe of monkeys that feed off the steady stream of tourists. You may take pictures, but pay attention to your belongings! 

Cute but be cautious on the unpredictable behaviour. 

Expect to be entertained and possibly even harassed by a horde of Macaque monkeys that call the area home. The monkeys make great subjects for photos, but inevitably end up stealing from and even biting the occasional tourist. 

Monkey bites can be serious; immediately drop anything that they grab onto such as a backpack or water bottle. The monkeys consider tug-of-war to be a challenge and may bite your hand before they let go!

Macaque monkeys is a common sight seeing in Batu Caves.

Resting points along the stairs provide nice views of the suburbs of Kuala Lumpur. 

Take a rest and enjoy the view from the steps.

Back view of Lord Murugan from the steps overlooking the ground temple.

The largest and most popular is known as Temple Cave, which has a ceiling over 300 feet high. Inside the lit cave you will find various Hindu shrines and ornate depictions bringing legends to life. 

The Temple caves view.

Some of the other dwellers inside the cave.

The entrance below Temple Cave is known as Dark Cave; this is the wildest of the three caves. The 6,500-ft underground stretch harbors brilliant limestone formations and is home to many species of cave animals including the endangered Trapdoor Spider. 

The Dark Cave can only be explored by booking a spanking tour in advance. The tours require a fair level of physical fitness as some crawling is required; it is advisable to bring a change of clothes. 

Just across an attractive set of bridges, the Art Gallery cave contains Hindu carvings and wall paintings that depict tales of Lord Murugan and other Hindu legends; expect to pay a small fee to enter. 

The pond link to the Art Gallery.

Big scultures of the sitar. 

"Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil, See No Evil"

Unusual scene, a rooster fight with wild chicken which is backup by a turkey. 

Beside the the temple, visitors can visit some of the Indians stall which providing experience such as Henna, food and cultures. Beside that, you may enjoy the fresh coconut after a tiring climb the staircase.

A tourist get her henna tattoo done.

A vendor is doing and selling the "Kalung Bunga"

Good for a gifts.

Fresh cut coconut to quench the thirsty throat.

Abundant of coconut to choose.

Soon to be build is the Cable Car at Batu Caves