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Batu Caves Temple, Selayang
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Address: Jalan Batu Caves, MRR2, Selayang, Selangor
Postcode (Poskod): 68100 Gombak
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Area: Selayang, Selangor (Sel / D.E.)
Jurisdiction: Majlis Perbandaran Selayang - MPS (See Local Govt)
Directions: From KL city via Jalan Kuching (or Jalan Ipoh) northbound, go up the roundabout that joins the MRR2. Take the 3 o'clock exit. From Ampang, Setapak and Sentul via MRR 2, go pass Giant Selayang, keep left for traffic light junction to Ulu Yam. This road is closed during the Thaipusam Festival and parking is chaotic. Enterprising, overnight parking operators within 5 kilometers charge at least RM 10 for parking during this period. Click here for Thaipusam 2008 road closure information.
Info / Review: The magnificent caves on a limestone ridge is located in the north of Kuala Lumpur. Consisting of three main caves, the Temple Cave, the Ramayana Cave (Art Cave) and the Dark Cave, the site is rich with flora and fauna. Sadly, a big portion of this natural heritage was blasted and gruesomely disfigured by commercial quarry operators. The mining ceased in the early 80's, but only after inflicting years of irreparable damage.
Batu Caves has become an important religious landmark for Hindus, as well as a popular tourist destination.
Hindu devotees built a shrine for Lord Murugan in the cavernous, cathedral-like cave around the 1890s. During the annual Thaipusam Festival, more than a million devotees and tourists gather at the caves ground. Devotees carry kavadis and milk pots up the 272 steps in fulfillment of vows. In 2006, a giant statue of Lord Murugan, standing at 42.7 meters, was unveiled. It took three years, 550 cubic meters of concrete, 350 tons of steel bars and 300 liters of paint to construct the world's tallest statue of the deity.
The climb up the Temple Cave was previously complemented by a funicular service. The service no longer exist but the climb is well worth it for the view and the antics of monkeys along the way. On the eve of Thaipusam, a chariot procession makes its way through Leboh Ampang, Jalan Raja Laut and Jalan Ipoh. The chariot returns to the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Chinatown the night after.
Additional Pics: Thaipusam Photo Essay | Chasing A Chariot | Lord Murugan Statue
Chariot Procession 2008
Nearby Landmarks: Pasar Borong Selayang (Wholesale Market), Taman Metropolitan (Kite Park), Giant Hypermart Selayang, Batu Dam (Road To Ulu Yam)
Nearby Hotels: Selayang Hotel (see Hotel Listings)
Nearest Train Station: KTM Batu Caves Station
A special train service operates from the KTM Sentul Station for three days during the Thaipusam Festival . See KTM website for details.
Nearest Police Station: Balai Polis Selayang, Tel: 03 6138 5222
Bus Number: RapidKL Bas U6, U10, T203
Distance: 15.1 km to 1 Utama via MRR2, 14.8 km to KLCC via Jalan Pahang / Tun Razak
GPS Coordinates: Latitude: 3°14'10.62"N Longtitude: 101°41'2.58"E
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