Located some 13 KM north of Kuala Lumpur, the limestone hill attracts hundreds of visitors everyday for religious beliefs; healing, offerings, or some visit as cultural visitors.
The hill is welcomed by the World’s largest standing Murugan statue (42.7 m) and one needs to climb some 270 concrete steps to get to the main hill where some other statues are placed for tourist attractions. There are some other statues and Hindu shrines on the left side of the hill. There are mainly four categories of visitors to this site including:
1. Those with religious (Hindu) beliefs for healing purposes, who sometimes can hardly climb but their belief makes them do so
2. Those who come for Hinduism offerings/ prayers etc.
3. Cultural/ religious tourists from other countries/ states of Malaysia who are usually found taking photos while people praying, helping their beloved ones climb the steps
4. International students who are encouraged to visit and learn about cultural diversity of Malaysia by their colleges
Here are some of the pictures of Batu caves:
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| People throwing food for pigeons |
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| One needs to climb 272 steps – real challenge for beginners |
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| Facing the Gombak district, the largest statue of Murugan |
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| Followers of Hinduism make the largest visitors |
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| Lighting candle lamp is part of Hinduism religious practice |
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| Some other statues for tourists attractions |
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| People offering coconut, banana to monkeys |
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| And here is how they enjoy people’s offers |
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| A Hanuman statue on the left of the hill |
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| Vendors selling jewelry of all types and mades |
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| Lady’s favorite section where their hands are colored with Henna in only RM 5 |
All photos copyrights are reserved by: Jawad Jahid
