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Monday, November 15, 2010

Batu Caves









information from >>> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batu_Caves

Batu Caves is a limestone hill, which has a series of caves and cave temples, located in Gombak district, 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) north of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It takes its name from the Sungai Batu or Batu River, which flows past the hill. Batu Caves is also the name of the nearby village.

The cave is one of the most popular Hindu shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Murugan. It is the focal point of Hindu festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia.

Standing at 42.7 meter (140.09 ft) high, the world's tallest statue of Murugan, a Hindu deity, is located outside Batu Caves, near the city of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The statue, which cost approximately Rupees 24 million, is made of 1550 cubic metres of concrete, 250 tonnes of steel bars and 300 litres of gold paint brought in from neighboring Thailand.

long long time didn't go to batu caves,
take this opportunity after went for dim sum breakfast
then we go directly to Batu Caves which nearby Kepong
for me...seem take a great effort only can reach the top cave
in my memories when i was just a little gal
take a long time to reach the top
but then this time just take 5 minutes to reach the top
unbelievable ....hehehhehe....maybe that time is a kid...
but now is an adult....
can really see a great view from the top....
i saw some ppls sweating running up & down the staircase
maybe they are training for their upcoming mountainering for Kota Kinabalu
or marathon perhaps....
for just one way up & down did not take so much of effort & sweating....

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