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Batu Caves Murugan statue (Tamil: முருகன் சிலை; Bahasa Malaysia: Tugu Dewa Murugga), is a 42.7 metres (140 ft) tall statue of Hindu god Murugan at Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia. It is the tallest statue in Malaysia and one of the tallest Murugan statues in the world.
Batu Caves ( Tamil: பத்து மலை, romanized: Pathu malai) is a mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex consists many Hindu temples, the popular of which is a shrine dedicated to Hindu god Murugan.
May 28, 2023 · One of the most visited attractions in Malaysia, you may have already seen photos of the colourful Batu Caves stairs, the big Lord Murugan statue that guards the entrance, the colourful Batu Caves temples and the caves at the top.
Batu Caves, a 400 million year-old limestone hill with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, is nature's wonder. The massif and its caves shelter a variety of flora and fauna - some are so rare that they may only be found in this place.
Dec 13, 2021 · The Batu caves are one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India. These sacred caves are dedicated to Lord Murugan. The caves are the focal point of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. They are part of the six important holy shrines in both India and Malaysia.
Jul 11, 2022 · Batu caves complex (named after the nearby Batu river) is one of the most visited tourist and pilgrimage sites in Malaysia. The caves are said to be 400 million years old, but their existence came to prominence only in 1878 when William Temple Hornaday, an American zoologist and taxidermist, revealed their existence to the world.
Aug 31, 2020 · Rising almost 100 meters above ground, the Batu Caves temple complex is a one-of-a-kind group of cave temples located within a massive limestone outcrop in Gombak. Visitors making their way up the 272 steps to reach the main cave.
May 6, 2020 · Millions of visitors (Hindus and tourist) come to the Batu Caves yearly to climb the vibrant steps and admire the unique cave shrine. At the base of the stairs is the imposing, 140 foot tall gilded monument of Lord Murugan.
Jun 22, 2017 · Lord Murugan statue, Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Batu Caves, complex of limestone grottoes in Peninsular Malaysia. The caves are one of the country’s biggest tourist attractions and are a place of pilgrimage for Tamil Hindus.
May 29, 2024 · These are big limestone hills with huge caves to explore via a set of rainbow stairs, and there’s a 40 meter (140 foot) tall golden statue of a Hindu deity, Lord Murugan. This guide will explain how you can get to the Batu Caves, and everything you need to know before you go!
