Biggest Hindu temple in Malaysia | Batu caves | Ramayana caves | How to reach, dress code and fees
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- Опубликовано: 16 сен 2024
- BATU CAVES N RAMAYANA CAVES, MALAYSIA
Batu Caves is one of the top sights in Kuala Lumpur and just like the Petronas Twin Towers (aka KLCC) and a meal in Chinatown the caves shouldn’t be missed on your itinerary.
A massive flight of stairs next to giant golden Hindu God “Lord Murugan” is one of the most pictured view of BATU CAVES. However, BATU CAVES is actually group of 5 caves as following:
1. Ramayana Cave
2. + 3. Cave Villa (two separate caves)
4. Temple Cave
5. Dark Cave
The name “Batu” derives from rock - fitting for a massive 2 km wide and 329 m high limestone hill that rises just North of Kuala Lumpur. In 1890, an Indian trader noted the shape of the entrance of the main cave and decided to build a shrine dedicated to Lord Murugan, the Hindu god of war, inside the cave.
Today we will show you RAMAYANA CAVE AND TEMPLE CAVE.
Temple Cave (aka THE Batu Cave)
When you arrive by train (see below for directions), looking to your left the main attraction comes into view: the golden Lord Murugan statue and massive, 272-steps staircase to the Temple Cave (and Dark Cave).
Iconic as it has already become, the Lord Murugan statue - at 140-feet (almost 43 m) the tallest of its kind - was only unveiled in 2006.
If you are female and want to go up the stairs to Temple Cave, you will need to cover your shoulders, bust, and knees. You can rent a scarf/sarong right by the staircase if you’ve come unprepared (5 Ringgit).
The Temple Cave consists of an entrance area with a shrine, one very lofty chamber, where a temple is currently in construction and a second “atrium chamber”.
RAMAYANA CAVE
When you arrive by train (see below for directions), the first thing you’ll see on your left as you enter towards temple is a large green monkey-faced sculpture to your left: This is the Hindu God Hanuman, a devotee of Lord Rama to whom the first Batu Cave is dedicated.
After you’ve paid your 5 Ringgit entrance fee, you’ll pass an impressive horse and carriage made from brass on your way to the cave entrance.
Inside, the story of Lord Rama (and Hanuman) is told with colorful sculptures and coloured LED lights. Many Hindu who know the Ramayan before can easily understand and relate to story by seeing these sculptures. However, for others it may not make any sense because all explanations are in Sanskrit.
addition to the story of Rama, the cave boasts two “natural linga” - phalluses that are very commonly displayed in Hinduism. To see the linga you have to climb very steep steps in the cave chamber. Truth be told, if you aren’t a faithful Hindu, you’ll probably find those linga anticlimactic [sic!]. They are stalagmites, and not even pretty ones.
But the view from up there in the massive cave chamber plus the fun sculptures make the 5 Ringgit, IMO, totally worthwhile.
How to get to Batu Caves from Central Kuala Lumpur
KULA LUMPUR TO BATU CAVES (BY TRAIN)
FARE: 2.50 Ringets per person - ONE side
START STATION: KL Sentral (From KL Sentral take train for Port Klang Route)
TRAIN FREQUENCY: Every 30 mins
TOTAL RIDE TIME: 26 MINS
LAST STATION: Batu Caves
Batu Caves Checklist
Are you ready for your visit to Batu Caves? Here’s your checklist for a perfect visit*:
* Bring clothes that cover shoulders, knees, and bust; bring comfortable walking shoes with some grip for the Dark Cave tour.
* Buy food and drinks before climbing the staircase; store food safely in your backpack to protect it from monkeys
* Keep a water bottle to keep you hydrated
* Also add an umbrella to save you from sun and rain. As you know Malaysia is a tropical paradise and anything can happen.
* Buy your Dark Cave tour tickets before visiting Temple Cave to avoid long wait times.
* Plan about 4 hours to visit all five Batu Caves.
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I liked ramayana cave. Good hindi content and knowledgeable video. Good going!!
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Nice content. I loved the scenic beauty, though not able to understand the language....
Thanks Jennifer . We wil surely make this in English as well.
Beautiful coverage of caves....thks for sharing minute details of journey, mode of transport, food. ..these tips will be really handy for us when we visit this place
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