Sorry, I have been so slacking in blog-land nowadays. Not busy but just lazy. It's days like these that I like to do nothing at all but laze at home...well, it's been weeks actually. The girls' friends came and went for two weekends, and what a tiresome time! Cooking, driving and looking after them is no easy work but it's over and I told my daughters, their friends can visit next time...next year will be very good, better the year after.
I have been wanting to take pictures of Batu Caves for the longest time. The last time I was there with my camera and happily trotting around and was frustrated to find the battery was dead :( No picture. So, when I had to go somewhere nearby for an appointment, I didn't miss the chance to take some pictures. If there is one place one have to visit in Kuala Lumpur, it would be this location, the BATU CAVES. The caves are from limestone, for more infor, go to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Batu_Caves
All 272 steps of it will bring you to the caves....but I passed. Not sure if I make up it halfway ...let alone back down another 272 steps.
Some prayers were offered inside one temple.
I stepped in, shoes off (as in most religious places..) and took some pictures. So, here's sharing some of them and since I am not an expert in Hindu deities or their prayers procedures, I'll just leave you with pictures. I do love the colours of everything.
Finally, I got to take pictures of Lord Murugan. Taking his pictures are all about the details......and this is the time when I am so happy with my new camera! That zoom sure came handy :)
Not sure about you, but when I take pictures, I love all those small details...in this case, not so small at all.
The Lord Murugan in Batu Caves is the tallest Hindu deity of it's kind in the world. I find this link a must read for anyone interested in a short and precise information of the statue and festival celebrated. Go here: http://murugan.org/temples/batumalai.htm
This Lord Murugan is 42.7 meter tall !! Find more infor here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murugan :
Come early of any year, a huge festival, Thaipusam is celebrated by more than 1 million devotees and people visiting Batu Caves in honour of Lord Murugan. Another must read here : http://www.malaysiasite.nl/thaipusameng.htm
That's all for now. The flu season is at home...kids and me aren't well and as usual, I have many blogs to visit. Have a good week ahead.......Love/M
AMAZING... simply amazing! I love all your close-up detail shots, M.Kate--brings a whole new appreciation to everything. What a treat to see all this--thank you! Lazy is good sometimes... So go be lazy. And be well... hope you all feel better soon--sending good, healing vibes. :o) ((HUGS))
ReplyDeleteWhat spectacular caves! And other sights you've seen. No wonder so many people celebrate it.
ReplyDeleteFeel better soon! the details of the statue are super amazing, wow, wow, wow. Hugs for health to you and the kiddos.
ReplyDeleteLove the fantastic shots of Lord Murugan. I did the walk up last Thaipusam and it's not difficult. Take your time and rest at each platform.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many wonders in the world that you show us! The link will provide further education..and for that, thank you! Amazing to see this place called Batu Caves!
ReplyDeleteDo take care of yourselves during the flu season!!
Oh, take care and be well! What an amazing place The "Rock Caves" are! Someday, I'm going to visit all these wonderful place in Malaysia--kapan kapan!
ReplyDeleteYour posts are always so interesting and beautiful! I'm impressed!
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Beautiful pictures and I love the ones of the hands Indeed very detailed. We did visit the Batu Caves
ReplyDeleteAmazing that there is a temple so high in a cave We went all the way up but that was 20 years ago. I also remember that there were a lot of monkeys around
wonderful post and images MK..esp love the limestone caves..reminds me of some of the caves we saw in Thailand. Hope you are all feeling better very soon..one down here with the dreaded flu, but so far she's kept it to herself!..touch wood! Take care Gxoxox
ReplyDeleteAs always I have missed you my friend. Lovely post, you make me dream away from the snow. I love the first picture, my favorite Ganesh. And I love the picture with the hand. Take care! Hugs
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome photos M! What a fascinating place! Hey I understand the whole lazy thing. Sometimes you just have to be a little lazy :)
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry flu season has hit. I hope you all recover quickly! You need to be in good health for your upcoming trip down under!
PS - with regards to weather here in November... it is usually warm that time of year but the way the weather is acting at the moment, who knows what it will be like. Our weather is not behaving as it should be right now. I'll give you a better update closer to the time of your travels :)
This place is awesome and your pictures are really good! I've been wanting to visit this place again for a long long time. It is very famous, a must-see and always requested by foreign visitors.
ReplyDeleteJust looking at the pic of those steps made me penat already! I did similiar climbing on Lantau Island where the big Buddha is. I won't ever want climb any more more stairways like these! Hope you & the children get well soon.
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ReplyDeleteEveryone in Sarawak wants to go to Batu Caves. When I had the opportunity in 1982, I asked my host to take me there.
He asked," Why do you want to go?"
I said it is famous.
Then he said," I take you near there, and after X hours, I wait for you.
When I was there, I knew what my friend meant, it was the day after I think Thaipusun. There was still millions of people, and I almost vomitted from the fermented coconut.
My husband said," I never want to go again."
But everytime we went to KL, I told my husband, for the kids, we must go to Batu Caves.
The last time, my son was 3, his favourite was to climb up and count the number of steps.
On another occasion, monkeys stole my daughters' peanuts.
As always, I love to travel through your wonderful posts and photo's. Every where you look there is magic.
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What an amazing place Batu Caves are! Especially I like the colorful deities in the temple! What a festive looking bunch. I've only seen artwork, not sculptures before. Your new camera takes great photos and WOW to Lord Murugan! He's one tall god with such intricate detail.
ReplyDeleteHappy you've lazed around. It's good to do.
Lots of love M. Kate!
xox
Constance
Wonderful photos! I've been to the Batu caves a couple times when I was young. It's definitely an interesting place. Great post!
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Karen O.
P.S. I know what you mean by getting carried away buying fabrics :)
I think I like your camera too M Kate.What amazing details it captured. Like you I admired the colours. The sheer scale of the statue is epic!
ReplyDeleteThis is just too beautiful for words..I will read this again and go to all the places to check it out, that you listed..There is so much beauty to see on this earth and so happy you share your visits with us..I go on many ventures with you..
ReplyDeleteHave been so busy and so much happening, that is why I haven't been around..I know you will be leaving next month for Australia..
Just in case..I will wish you a safe, wonderful trip..but hope to get back before you go..
Take care my dear friend..will chat with you soon..xoxoCarolyn
Oh my M.Kate, what absolutely awesome photos, that new camera certainly is a gem, not to mention the gal driving it ;0)All the pics are magnificent but the one of all those stairs, wowee!! You make me giggle with the visiting kids friends, yes hard work, I am reading you loud and clear LOL!! I hope you and the kids are feeling better, soon the big trip, shame its not up this end of the woods. Take care my friend, have a happy day, not too much washing and ironing I hope, yes DG its what I am doing now - AGAIN and wishing the whole time that I was sitting down crocheting. Sending you big hugs. Love A xxx :0)
ReplyDeleteI don't blame you fo not tackling all those steps! I hope you are all recovered from the flu now
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Your photos are all amazing M Kate! So colorful and such great detail. I really love to see your side of the world and learn about all the festivals and customs there.
ReplyDeleteI hope you are feeling better! I am getting over a cold myself. It's that time of the year.
we understand. i have 2 kids myself and everyone is just getting over their cold...just wanted to say have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteHello M.kate . what a fascintating place to visit.. love the photo with the steps leading up to the caves .. beautiful photos , thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi M.Kate! It seems worth while mounting all those steps... Impressive!!
ReplyDeleteSorry for the absence: out one week, busy on return and then caught by the flu... ;)
Blogtrotter Two is still waiting for you in Algiers... Enjoy and have a great week!
Wow...what an amazing place! I would love to visit there. I am really impressed by Lord Murugan's fingernails :)
ReplyDeleteGet well soon!
The steps to those caves also look interesting.
ReplyDeleteThe statues are beautiful, never saw anything like it.
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