As of 6.30am, congested crowds in the thousands could be seen covering every inch of the streets surrounding the entrance to Batu Caves up till the flyover connected to the Batu Caves KTM station.

The following images, captured through the lens, offer a glimpse into the extraordinary celebration of Thaipusam at the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur. Share your thoughts with us via TRP’s Facebook ...

“Many come here to shoot photos ... entrance is a towering 43m-high Murugan statue – one of the world’s largest. The authorities have announced that seven major roads around Batu Caves ...