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.
The magnificence of the Batu Caves is attributed to its very ornate appearance and because of this it has become a popular site for rock climbing, and has for long, attracted rock climbing enthusiasts from all over the world. In fact, it offers a total of 160 climbing routes that can be accessed from all areas within the cave.
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.
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.
Finally the third is the Ramayana Cave, where the story of Rama is depicted on the walls. All three caves hold a story that is a significant reference to the Malayan culture, but another important history that makes the Batu Caves an attraction is the proclamation inspired by the vel-shaped entrance of the main 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.
This procession will last a good eight hours and before reaching the Batu Caves, the devotees will have to a bath at the Sungei Batu.
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.
The magnificence of the Batu Caves is attributed to its very ornate appearance and because of this it has become a popular site for rock climbing, and has for long, attracted rock climbing enthusiasts from all over the world. In fact, it offers a total of 160 climbing routes that can be accessed from all areas within the cave.
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.
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.
Finally the third is the Ramayana Cave, where the story of Rama is depicted on the walls. All three caves hold a story that is a significant reference to the Malayan culture, but another important history that makes the Batu Caves an attraction is the proclamation inspired by the vel-shaped entrance of the main 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.
This procession will last a good eight hours and before reaching the Batu Caves, the devotees will have to a bath at the Sungei Batu.
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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