Visiting Batu Cave is a must. when you’re in Malaysia. It is very close to Kuala Lumpur, and easily done as a day-trip from there. These limestone caves harbour Hindu temples where murals of mythic scenes gleam behind stalactites, bats flutter in the shadows, and troops of monkeys prey on hapless tourists.
The caves are guarded by a spear-toting gold statue of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan. The monument is massive and very impressive. It is a steep 272 climb up its steps to finally view the stunning skyline of the city.
The caves are always a colourful experience, but never more so than in late January or early February when hundreds of thousands of pilgrims converge during the three-day Thaipusam festival, in which devotees in a semi-trance walk in procession from Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown to the caves.
There quite few caves there that you can visit.
One of the caves is decorated with statues and scenes from the Hindu epic, Ramayana.
It is well worthy seeing this cave. It is very colourful and full of beautiful monuments inside.
There are many limestone caves in the world. Some contain remnants of a distant past of human civilization, but this is first time that I read about temples and shrines having been set up in the caves of Malaysia. Very interesting post, my friend!
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It’s a very interesting place to Visit indeed. Thanks Peter!
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So fascinating, Thank you for sharing all these photos!!! 🙂
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My pleasure! Thanks a lot.
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Mais conhecimento aqui, com informações extraordinárias sobre as cavernas. Belíssimo. Grande abraço.
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Muito obrigado meu amigo Chronos! Tudo de bom, abraço!
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Interesting, and great pictures!
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Thanks Jeff! I really appreciate your comment.
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You bet! Keep traveling….it’s nice to see parts of the world through posts!!
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Thanks You!
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😎Cool post Ultimate. Nice pics. Would love to go caving in Malaysia!
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Thanks Warrior!
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Amazing statue pictures especially the giant gold statue. All gorgeous pictures. Thanks for sharing
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Thanks so much!
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I envy you, that is amazing. Would love to see those caves .
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Thanks Rebel Guy!
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Wow that looks amazing!
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Thank you!
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If you go to Ipoh in the north of Malaysia you will find several caves with temples in them.
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That’s nice. Thank you!
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I have a blog post about the cave temples in Ipoh. Feel free to read it.
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I’ll have a look. Thank you!
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Beautiful pics. We had plans to visit this place , but due to shortage of time missed it.when we visit KL this time i won’t miss it 🙂 thanks for sharing !
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You are welcome! Thank you.
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This place is stunning! And indeed a top attraction. Thank you for showing around. 🙂
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Thank you for enjoying it!
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Batu Caves is an interesting place. Saw a monkey smoking when i was there 😂
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Really? I saw lots of Monkeys there.
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Gorgeous from the outside and on the inside as well. I don’t think I’ve ever seen the inside of a cave so richly decorated. Fascinating. How amazing it would be to witness the pilgrimage first hand! I can just imagine all those people moving almost in rhythm with one another. Another great one! 😊
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I think that will be amazing to see the pilgrimage too. I was amazed how colorful and carefully decorated it was. Thanks Ellie!
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Have a great weekend ultimatetravel😊
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You too. All the best!
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Thankyou 😊
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Great photos, I’d love to go here!
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Thank you!
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Interesting place and amazing photos.
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Thank you very much!
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Hi 😊 I am challenging you to post 7days, 7photos B&W if you’re up to it..
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Hi Selviafei,
Thanks you for the challenge! How does it work? 😉
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Hi 😁 it is “Seven days. Seven black and white photos of your life. No people. No explanation. Challenge someone new each day”. You can carry on with your regular postings. The tittle would be: 7 DAYS, 7 PHOTOS CHALLENGE – DAY 1
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Ok. I’ll try. Thank you.
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Cool 👍😎
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Amazing it is.. U r talented!
Best wishes 🙂
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Thank you Nisha!
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Wow what an amazing experience. Thank you for sharing
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Thanks Yoly!
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Reblogged this on Viagens por dentro dos dias and commented:
Grutas de Batu
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Very beautiful, I am going to reblog this article for you.
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Thank you!
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Reblogged this on Truth Troubles.
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Beautiful how nature and art intersect in these caves. Human hands have taken something already beautiful and gilded it. I was able to see these pics better than on some of your other posts. Still I think my monitor needs adjustment. Really enjoyed this escape. Thanks.
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Thanks Rob. I’m glad you enjoyed seeing my pictures better this time. The cave are very impressive. Have a nice day!
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After such a long time, seeing Lord Murugan. There are a lot of tamilians in Malaysia. It’s nice to see the ramayana depicted there. Today is the beginning of Lord Murgugan’s month, the kartekeya month. His festival is on 2nd December. I was informed my parents today and I saw your post… Great coincidence..
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Yes, what a coincidence. Thanks a lot!
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Oh this would be so amazing to see!
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Thank you!
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Thanks for presenting this venue…your photographs project the majesty of the limestone caves.
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Thanks a lot!
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uau……que diferente de tudo que já vi……muito bonito
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Muito obrigado Ana! Abraços.
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