The Batu Caves in Malaysia consist of three large caves, and a number of smaller ones, in a limestone hill. The 100-year-old ...

A devotee, prostrate on the ground, lies at the top of the Batu Caves staircase after completing the arduous 272-step climb. This act of full-body prostration, known as “sashtanga namaskaram ...

Batu Caves Monkeys. By Matt Woodcock. Pentax KP; 100mm macro lens. I primarily like nature photography so find the macro lens pretty much stays on my camera all the time. The Batu Caves monkeys were ...

KUALA LUMPUR: Tens of thousands of devotees have filled the streets and steps of Batu Caves in the wee hours of the morning as Thaipusam celebrations begin. As of 6.30am, congested crowds in the ...

Members of the Batu Caves Pillayar Bhajan waiting for J. Sugumaran, who is carrying the kavadi during this year's Thaipusam procession, at the foot of the Batu Caves complex on Jan 31, 2023.

During the Thaipusam festival, pilgrims carry ‘kavadis’ on their shoulders, and climb 272 stairs that lead to Batu Caves, to celebrate the victory of god Murugan over evil and to offer their ...

Following her show, the 29-year-old seized the opportunity to unwind by visiting Batu Caves in Selangor. On Monday (Nov 25), Lipa shared photos and videos from her visit on Instagram, giving fans ...

The Batu Caves are one of Malaysia’s most popular tourist attractions. They serve as a religious site for Hindu worshippers and are the focal point of the annual Thaipusam festival every year.

PHOTO: AFP. UPDATED Feb 11, 2025, ... BATU CAVES, Selangor - Hundreds of thousands of Hindus flocked to temples across Malaysia to celebrate the Thaipusam festival on Feb 11, ...

Batu Caves is one of Malaysia's most popular attractions. For some visitors, part of the appeal is climbing and conquering 272 steps to reach incredible limestone caves at the top.