The exotic country of Malaysia is one of the world’s most popular tourist locales, and is widely known for its thriving economy, being one of the most successful in Asia. Malaysia, however is much more than that, because beneath the outer-shell comprised of equal parts metropolitan bliss and natural splendour, lies a country with a rich historical heritage that has been traced back as far as forty thousand years. There are countless heritage sites present in the country where one can capture a glimpse of Malaysia’s ancient wonders and cultural roots, and one that is sure to impress is are the Batu Caves. The limestone caves were formed around four hundred million years ago, but now, houses a Hindhu shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindhu God of War, and is the focal point of the festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.
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Located a hundred metres above the ground, the Batu Caves Temple complex consists of an intricate network of three main caves and an assortment of smaller ones. The most enormous of which, referred to as the Temple Cave, has an incredibly high ceiling, which allows plenty of room to contain the enormous statues that were constructed as testaments to the Gods. The temple cave contains the largest known statue of Lord Murugan in the world, standing at a height of one hundred and forty feet.
Experience a side of Malaysia that is overlooked by most visitors amidst the glitz and glamour of the usual metropolitan area and have a taste of the country’s rich history and cultural heritage with a visit to the Batu Caves.
Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+
