Not just about ‘kavadi’ and Batu Caves: ... Goddess Parvati bestowed the divine spear, or “vel”, to her son Lord Murugan, who used it to defeat the evil demon Surapadman on this day.

Devotees join in the procession where the silver chariot is carrying a statue of Lord Muruga, from Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Jalan Tun HS Lee headed to Batu Caves. — Photos: P. NATHAN and Low ...

KUALA LUMPUR: For the past two years, Hindu devotees in Malaysia were not able to celebrate the Thaipusam festival as a result of the COVID-19 curbs. Dedicated to the Hindu god of war, Lord Muruga ...

For years now, Batu Caves has been the final destination of the Thaipusam procession of the chariot bearing Lord Murugan which begins at the Sri Mahamariaman Temple in Kuala Lumpur.

As the colour yellow is associated with Lord Murugan, it is common to see a sea of devotees clad in yellow as they climb the flight of 272 steps to the top of the temple in Batu Caves.

Presenting a towering feature at the entrance is a striking golden statue of Lord Murugan as seen in Dua Lipa's post. Batu Caves plays a central role during the annual Thaipusam festival ...

A Hindu devotee with his cheeks pierced performs religious rites near the Batu Caves before sunrise during the Thaipusam festival outside Kuala Lumpur on January 20, 2011. The Hindu festival of ...

A 42.7-metre-high golden statue of the Hindu god of War, Lord Murugan, ... the Batu Caves are one of the most frequented Hindu shrines outside India.

hree Hindu devotees pray during the Thaipusam festival in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 29 January 2010. Thousands of Hindu devotees gather at the Batu Caves temple to pay respect to Lord Muruga.