One afternoon our Airbnb host dropped us off at Batu Caves , a Hindu temple just north of the main part of the city. The temple is known for two things, the 272 steps that must be climbed to reach the first cave, and the giant  ..

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Wordless Wednesday: <b>Thaipusam</b> procession, George Town <b>…</b>

By celebrating Thaipusam , devotees from this community demonstrate their faith to Lord Murugan, son of Hindu God Shiva and his consort Parvati, by carrying kavadis (literally "burdens") through a 4.5 km long processional  …

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We have holiday to celebrate Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday on 14th and today we have Thaipusam (17th January).

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The largest of the Batu Caves , Cathedral Cave, was transformed into a Hindu in 1891. It is reached by climbing 272 steps (believe me). The temple is dedicated to the Hindu god, Lord Murugan (otherwise known as Lord  ..

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William Hay, Writer: Kuala Lumpur – 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>

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>

Zed, who is President of Universal Society of Hinduism, further said that a Thaipusam holiday would allow the Kedah Hindu community to celebrate the festival with their families without worrying about applying for a day-off.

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Thaipusaam 2013 is coming to the end of the celebration. Many of us thought that everything has returned to normal at Batu Caves, but there are devotees chose to fulfill their vow days after the main day. The objective is to …

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Thaipusam 2013 (Part 3) « Present Moment

Tomorrow, the serene cave temple will be awaken by the peak traffic of devotees.

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On the Eve of Thaipusam 2013 « Present Moment