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In the Gombak district, north of Kuala Lumpur the capital city of Malaysia, the Batu Caves can be found. It is a popular tourist site for those who visit Malaysia because of the limestone arrangements that were believed to have been formed 400 million years ago.

The caves are thought to be around 400 million years old and are reputed to have been a refuge for the indigenous Temuan people – a Malay tribal people.

In the’60’s Chinese settlers started to excavate the bird guano to use as fertilizer for vegetable crops but The Batu caves gained fame due to their limestone hill formation which were recorded by the then colonial authorities.

Another cave is dedicated as the Museum and Art Gallery Cave and this one houses the very significant statues and paintings of the Hindu religion. This portion has only been recently opened to the public, after it was renovated and converted into a Cave Villa.

In’91 Pillai, who is known for founding the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur, erected a consecrated statue named the murti of Sri Subramania Swamy in the temple 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.

The highest point of the caves stands at almost 100 meters above ground level. At the base of the hill to the main cave there are a further 2 caves – Museum Cave and Art Gallery Cave which are both full of Hindu paintings and statues. Many of the shrines are based upon the victory of Lord Murugan over the demon Soorapadam.

There is also the Ramayana Cave which is dedicated to the story of Rama. On the way to Ramayana Cave is a 15 meter tall Hanuman murti, the monkey who was very much devoted to the Lord Rama.

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