Batu Caves, Hindu temple complex in limestone caves near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The limestone cave system contains multiple chambers reaching heights of 100 meters with natural formations shaped over 400 million years.
Chinese settlers extracted guano from these caves in the 1860s until American naturalist William Hornaday documented the location in 1878.
The caves serve as the central location for the annual Thaipusam festival, where Tamil devotees carry kavadi while climbing 272 concrete steps.
The temple complex remains open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, with direct access via KTM Komuter train from Kuala Lumpur Central Station.
A 43-meter gold-painted statue of Lord Murugan stands at the entrance, marking the largest representation of this Hindu deity outside India.
Location: Gombak
Inception: 1891
Website: http://batucaves.org
GPS coordinates: 3.23740,101.68391
Latest update: August 11, 2025 04:04
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