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Inside The Batu Caves

Statues atop a shrine inside the Cathedral Cave
The Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur

August 17th 2011
The Batu Caves, named for the Batu River that flows nearby, are a series of caves and temples inside a 400' tall hill just outside of the city of Kuala Lumpur. At the entrance to the Temple Cave stands the 140' statue of Lord Muruga, a Hindu deity. This place is a very popular tourist attraction and the most popular shrine outside of India. Each year, the Hindu community celebrates the ... read more
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