The once dreary staircase now boasts a vibrant rainbow makeover and Thaipusam celebrations attract over a million devotees and visitors each year. Apart from its religious significance, Batu Caves is ...

The first thing you’ll notice as you arrive in the Batu Cave complex is the 140-foot-tall golden statue of the Hindu deity, Lord Murugan. It’s the tallest statue of its kind in the world ...

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 11 — The annual sight of Hindu devotees bearing kavadis, milk pots, and smashing coconuts will take over the streets today as Hindus ring in Thaipusam. Thaipusam is celebrated ...

HUNDREDS of thousands of Hindus from all across Malaysia converge on Batu Caves annually during Thaipusam. They gather to pay homage to Lord Muruga, with many fulfilling their vows by carrying ...

Batu Caves is a limestone hill that has a series of caves and cave temples in Malaysia. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, and is dedicated to Lord Murugan.

At 146 feet, Lord Muruga statue unveiled at a private temple at Ethapur in Salem district in April 2022 is currently the world’s tallest, followed by the 140-ft idol at Batu Caves in Malaysia.