Batu Caves is a 325-m tall [1] mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located about 13 km (8.1 mi) north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex contains many Hindu temples, the most popular of …

Batu Caves Murugan statue (Tamil: முருகன் சிலை; Bahasa Malaysia: Tugu Dewa Murugga), is a 42.7 metres (140 ft) tall statue of the Hindu god Murugan at Batu Caves in Selangor, Malaysia.

Jan 20, 2019 · The statue of Lord Murugan and the brightly painted steps might be what’s typically photographed at Batu Caves temple. However, don’t take what lays inside for granted. Walking into the GIGANTIC main cave is a surreal experience.

Nov 28, 2024 · One of the most visited attractions in Malaysia, you may have already seen photos of the colourful Batu Caves stairs, the big Lord Murugan statue that guards the entrance, the colourful Batu Caves temples and the caves at the top.

Located approximately 11 kilometres to the north of Kuala Lumpur, this 100-year-old temple features idols and statues erected inside the main caves and around it. Incorporated with interior limestone formations said to be around 400 million years old, the temple is considered an important religious landmark by Hindus.

Famous for its limestone caves and stunning temples, Batu Caves is a sacred site for many Hindus and is dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war. An impressive sight, the attraction features a towering golden statue of Lord Murugan at the entrance, standing at 42.7 meters, which makes it one of the tallest statues of a Hindu deity in the ...

One of the most prominent and unique trademarks of Batu Caves has to be the golden statue of the Hindu God, Lord Murugan, which stands proud and tall at the foot of the stairs. Stretching over 140 feet in height, this outstanding sculpture is a proud symbol of the Hindu temple in the caves.

Mar 7, 2025 · A colossal gold-painted statue of Murugan, made from reinforced concrete and 140 feet (42.7 metres) in height, stands near the base of a flight of 272 steps. As visitors climb the steps, they are frequently accosted by macaques begging aggressively for food.

The Batu Caves Temple in Malaysia stands out as a monumental focal point of the significant contribution made by the Indian settlers in the development of Malaya and then Malaysia (1963). The 113 year old main temple, dedicated to Lord Subramaniar (Karttikeya), is lodged in a cave about 400 feet above ground level.

Feb 10, 2025 · Batu Caves is home to five main temples and a plethora of shrines. At the base, visitors will find three temples to explore – Vishnu, Hanuman, and Navagraha Sannathi – before ascending the rainbow-hued staircase to the two main temples within the caves.