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Hindu Temple in Malaysia / Subramanya swamy / Devotional videos

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Visited with family. Very beautiful temple and worth a visit. Must for Hindus. There are 270+ steep steps to climb to go to the main temple and to the caves
The Batu Caves Temple in Malaysia stands out as a monumental focal point of the significant contribution made by the Indian settlers in the development of Malaya and then Malaysia (1963). The 113 year old main temple, dedicated to Lord Subramaniar (Karttikeya), is lodged in a cave about 400 feet above ground level.

It is the main cave, the temple cave, in a hilly massif known as Bukit Batu, Rocky Hill. The name is derived from the name of a nearby river known as Sungai Batu, Rocky River in the Malay Language, the National Language of Malaysia.

Arrival of the Tamils

Devotion, cultural heritage and love for the Tamil Language are the priorities for the Tamil Race. Wherever they reach, together they bring those fundamental qualities. The life-style of the Tamils is situated around the surroundings of temple shrine. They strongly believe that their life is destined by the supreme power.

Within the four seas, they travelled to search for fortune. In the 18th and 19th century, Malaya (now Malaysia) was no optional. The ancestors who came here, brought along with them the Divine Mother - Śrī Maha Mariamman and his "Gnana Kulantai", Śrī Subramaniar to be worshipped and prayed for their protection. Thus Śrī Maha Mariamman Temple was built in 1873 in Kuala Lumpur.

In 1891, K. Thambusamy Pillai, an influential descendent of Indian immigrants from Tamilnadu, India, the founder President of the Śrī Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur, installed the murti (consecrated statue) of Śrī Subramania Swamy in what is today known as the Temple Cave. Since 1892, the Thaipusam festival in the Tamil month of Thai (which falls in late January/early February) has been celebrated there.
Batu Caves, a 400 million year-old limestone hill with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites, is nature's wonder. The massif and its caves shelter a variety of flora and fauna - some are so rare that they may only be found in this place.

Together with that wonder, it is also the government recognised religious and cultural centre for the Indians and Hindus in this country. Major plans are ahead to erect a complete temple ground for the followers of all Hindu deities to facilitate their worship. Śrī Sundraswarar Temple is being erected at left end of the foothill. Śrī Venkatasalapati Temple is being constructed at the entrance of the Ramayana Cave. A three-storey multi-purpose hall is well built at the entrance of Batu Caves Temple to cater for cultural and religious activities.

The temple grounds adjoining the massif sprawl over an area of 16 acres of flat land. A Tamil School run by the Śrī Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam is built on the grounds which also house several eateries which serve a delicious variety of vegetarian Southern Indian Food.

Batu Malai Śrī Subramaniar Temple is managed by the Board of Management of Śrī Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam (performing the role of Hindu Religious Consultant to the Government of Malaysia in determining the Hindu yearly calendar), which also manages the Śrī Ganesar Temple at Court Hill. Under construction is the statue of Lord Muruga at the entrance of the steps and once completed will stand at 130 feet tall, making it the tallest Lord Muruga statue in the world.

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