Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
This venerable Hindu shrine - the oldest in Malaysia and rumoured to be the richest - was founded by the Pillai
family from the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in 1873. For 50 years it was their private shrine until opening to the
public in the 1920s.
Flower-garland vendors crowd the entrance and the temple is crowned by a five-tiered gopuram (temple
tower), built in 1972 and covered in riotously colourful statues of Hindu deities. Passing through the gate symbol-
ises the move from the material to the spiritual world.
The main prayer hall has several shrines to different Hindu deities. The main shrine, found at the rear of the
complex is for Mariamman, the South Indian mother goddess, an incarnation of Durga, also known as Parvati. On
the left side of the complex is a shrine to Ganesh, the elephant-headed god, and on the right is the shrine where
Lord Murugan is worshipped.
The temple also houses the silver chariot in which statuettes of Lord Murugan and his consorts are transported
to Batu Caves during the Thaipusam festival ( Click here ) in January or February each year. Non-Hindus are wel-
come to visit, but leave your shoes at the entrance.
DON'T MISS...
» Gopuram
» Main Prayer Hall
PRACTICALITIES
» MAP
» http://batucavesmuruga.org
» 163 Jln Tun HS Lee
» 6am-8.30pm
» Pasar Seni
Merdeka Square & Bukit Nanas
MENARA KL
See Click here .
OBSERVATION TOWER
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