In the Gombak district in Malaysia which is located around- 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.
Since then, it has been considered as one of the most important Hindu shrines outside India, as it has become a religious site dedicated to Murugan, their god of war and victory.
In the'60's Chinese settlers started to excavate the bird guano to use as fertilizer for vegetable crops but The Batu caves gained fame due to their limestone hill formation which were recorded by the then colonial authorities.
The Cathedral Cave or Temple Cave is the biggest of the three main caves where the ornate Hindu shrines are showcased. Its ceiling reaches a peak of 100 meters and this can be visited by climbing a total of 272 steps by foot.
In'91 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.
The highest point of the caves stands at almost 100 meters above ground level. At the base of the hill to the main cave there are a further 2 caves - Museum Cave and Art Gallery Cave which are both full of Hindu paintings and statues. Many of the shrines are based upon the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Soorapadam.
There is also the Ramayana Cave which is dedicated to the story of Rama. On the way to Ramayana Cave is a 15 meter tall Hanuman murti, the monkey who was very much devoted to the Lord Rama.
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