This is another place where one couldn't miss in this country, Batu Caves. It is a cave, where most of Malaysia's population go for worship. If I'm not mistaken, this place is a Hindu shrine outside India, where they hail/worship their Lord Murugan.
The gold statue in the picture is their Lord Murugan or Murukan; and is popular to Hindu deity among Tamil Hindus. Primarily those areas with Tamil influences [South India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia - where the picture was taken - and Mauritus] worships him.Lord Murugan is very popular in South India compared to other parts of India. As told by many, he is the God of war. Just as Hindu deitis, a lot of names are associated to him such as: Senthil, Sarvana, Karttikeya - which means son of Krittika - Arumugam or Sanmuga, etc.
This part of Malaysia is awesomely interesting, most especially when you love to go to historical places. What makes it intersting is that, before you get to the top and see the approximated 400 million years old limestone, you would have to take around 150-200 steps. Moreover, while you walk up, monkeys are everywhere, going up and down as well. At the end - top - of the walk, you would see another statue of Lord Murugan. As you walk in, a beautiful peek from the sky surrounded with the outline of the mountain you are into.
Old Hindus also bring their child there, probably for baptism.
No comments:
Post a Comment