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And the Batu Caves had it all: dating back some 400 million years, the cave complex is described as one of the most popular Tamil shrines outside of India.
THE Batu Caves temple management has begun preparing the Sungai Batu riverbank near the temple for the use of devotees during the upcoming Thaipusam festival, Malaysia Nanban reported.
The festival typically takes place in the Tamil calendar month of Thai (usually January or February) and is marked by colourful processions and acts of penance.
On January 17 this year the Hindu Tamil populations of Malaysia, South India, Singapore, and Sri Lanka celebrate Thaipusam, a day of thanksgiving and penance. Thaipusam honors Murugan, the Hindu ...
Indian-origin man Suresh Vanaz made headlines after he carried his brother with cerebral palsy while visiting Batu Caves for Thaipusam. He lives in Singapore.
Batu Caves is one of Malaysia's most popular attractions. For some visitors, part of the appeal is climbing and conquering 272 steps to reach incredible limestone caves at the top.
BATU CAVES, Selangor - Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Feb 11, with many piercing their bodies with hooks and skewers in ...
The news was confirmed by her father, R. Selva Ganapathy, a teacher at Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil Saraswathy in Sungai Buloh.
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. The ...
The Batu Caves Hindu Temple Management will begin construction of an escalator and a multipurpose hall after the Thaipusam Festival on 25 January 2024 to take visitors to the Sri Subramaniar ...
Thaipusam is a beguiling Tamil festival where followers of the Hindu god Lord Murugan pierce their bodies with hundreds of skewers and hooks to show their devotion.
Hindu devotees go into a trance before heading to the Batu Caves temple Olivia Harris/Reuters A woman takes a ritual shower before starting her pilgrimage to the Batu Caves temple Olivia Harris ...
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