The site is known for its enormous statue of the Hindu god Murugan, the 272 concrete steps that lead to a stunning view, and the many monkeys that call the Batu Caves home. Visitors who want to take their cave experience to …

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Malaysia's Batu Caves Offer Culture, Adventure And Monkeys

Just over a week ago (17 January 2014) the Hindu festival of Thaipusam was celebrated by the Tamil community of Singapore. This is an amazing experience that I have been fortunate to witness now four times. My first  …

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Expat Adventures in Singapore: <b>Thaipusam</b> 2014

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 17– Thousands of Hindus thronged Batu Caves in Gombak, near here, in celebrating Thaipusam , the festival of thanksgiving and sacrifice, repenting of sins and humbling oneself. Every inch of Batu  ..

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Moderate but lively <b>Thaipusam</b> celebrations this year ABN News | Eng

The way to Batu Caves is rather fascinating. We left Kuala Lumpur by bus and as soon as we left the plains, began the bumpy ride uphill. It was cool and pleasant when we reached there and the ambience was rejoicing.

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docdivatraveller: Batu Caves

Indeed, soon after the sun climbs several thousands line the avenues to discover a silver plated chariot of recorded wood holding a figure of Lord Murugan making its gratitude to the Batu Caves wherever is to remain rapidly.

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Malaysian thaipusam festival symbol for world heritage at <b>Batu caves</b>

4 seed Jurgen Melzer and 2011 Malaysian Open finalist, Marcos Baghdatis, took time out on Sunday morning to visit the Batu Caves , a limestone hill with a series of caves and cave temples in the Gombak district, north of  …

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Jurgen Melzer & Marcos Baghdatis Visit Kuala Lumpur Caves …

My mother, her boyfriend, some of his immediate family and a lot of his extended family finally arrived in Kuala Lumpur the day before yesterday.

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Batu Caves | Passport Envy

The final part of the trip of Malaysia – hope you've enjoyed the week of posts! We're back to posts about Thailand starting tomorrow :). 272 steps

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Destination: Batu Caves (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia) | One Weird Globe

Thaipusam 2014 Celebration. Also called Thai Poosam, Thaipusam is an annual holiday, which honors lord Murugan and is celebrated by the Tamil Hindus. Everyone looks forward to this highly anticipated holiday as it is  ..

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Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated in the Tamil month of Thai, on the date of the full moon. During Thaipusam , Hindu devotees participate in a pilgrimage along a pre-determined route from Sri Veeramakaliamman …

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analogue monologue: Thaipusam 2013: a photo journey