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.

Fast forward to 1891, K. Thamboosamy Pillay – a merchant here at the time – was looking for a suitable place to worship Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war. When he stumbled upon what is Batu Caves ...

Shot at the Batu Caves Murugan Temple, ... There are approximately 1,300 pieces in this anthology, all in Tamizh and on Lord Muruga," Sid explains. "Releasing the teaser for .

We were caught up in the fervour of Thai Poosam and some among our group carried kavady and paal kudam up the 272 steps to the Murugan temple in the Batu Caves.

BATU CAVES, Selangor - Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Feb 11, ... we say thank you to Lord Murugan.

A Malaysian Hindu devotee carries a pot with milk on her head as she makes her way towards the Batu Caves temple during the Thaipusam festival at Batu Caves on ... we say thank you to Lord Murugan.

Batu Caves (Malaysia) (AFP) ... we say thank you to Lord Murugan. We are carrying the kavadis and milk pots to fulfil our vows," said Revathi Ramasundra, 45, a senior nurse. ...

Many Hindus make their way early to Batu Caves and fulfil vows to Lord Muruga ahead of Thaipusam. ... Seven routes around Batu Caves are closed to traffic until Feb 14, ...

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 ...

Pierced skin, weary shoulders, aching feet – all in devotion to Lord Murugan. ... An elderly man once pulled Sivabalan’s chariot for several kilometres to the foot of the Batu Caves stairs.

Malaysia: The Batu Caves temple in Malaysia is renowned for its grand Thaipusam celebrations, ... The story of Lord Murugan defeating Soorapadam inspires devotees to overcome challenges in life.