Lord Murugan Statue
Lord Murugan Statue
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Sejin Ahn
Seoul, South Korea10,329 contributions
Nov 2023 • Solo
Batu Cave is the largest statue in Malaysia at a height of 42.7 meters in front of the cave. The statue of the god of war and victory, Murughan, is also the second largest in the world. It was unveiled in Taipei in January 2006 after the three-year work of Indian craftsmen by the Tamil people. Located on the right of the entrance of the cave's staircase, the upper part of the cave is also a huge symbol that can reach the entrance of the actual cave and is a new symbol in the Batu cave, a sanctuary of Malaysian Hinduism.
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Written October 31, 2024
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Dan L
Bunbury, Australia9,012 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is reputed to be the tallest statue in Malaysia and one of the tallest statues in the world at 42.7 metres (140 ft) in height. The statue of Murugan was built by Tamil Malaysians over a period of three years and dedicated in 2006. Materials used in the construction are quite astonishing and include 350 tons of steel bars, 1,550 cubic metres of concrete, and 300 litres of gold paint. Muruga is revered as God of the Tamil people.
Written April 5, 2024
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Enzn B
Siliguri, India256 contributions
Aug 2022 • Friends
Batu Caves Murugan Statue in Malaysia is the tallest statue in Malaysia at 42.7 metres (140 ft) in height and one of the tallest statues in the world. The statue of Murugan was built by Tamil Malaysians. It took three years to construct, and was unveiled in January 2006 during Thaipusam festival. The managing authority of the temple rests with the Tamil descendants. Inspired by this statue, 146 ft tall Muthumalai Murugan Statue was sculpted in Salem district of Tamil Nadu in 2022.
Written June 15, 2023
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK186,190 contributions
Feb 2020
This statue is of Murugan, the son of Parvati and Shiva, brother to Ganesha and the Hindu God of War. For a god of war, the depiction of Murugan looks rather benign. Cheerful even. Stil, it’s impressive for its height at nearly 50 metres. You cannot miss this sculpture if visiting Batu caves as it’s right next to the entrance at the bottom of the stairs.
Impressive and worth seeing.
Impressive and worth seeing.
Written February 11, 2020
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Shadi
Tabriz, Iran37 contributions
Sep 2018
It's a temple in which I felt peace and quiet, kinda goes well with my beliefs. There are so many stairs to the top, but it's worth it. The great statue is one of a kind! The art, the culture, which you can see live, because people come and visit, they hold ceremonies also. Monkeys are all over the place and they sometimes steal stuff from your pocket (sooo funny). I think it's a must see place in Kuala Lumpur. oh! don't forget trying the coconut juice!
Written August 12, 2019
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JULIO
Malaysia97 contributions
Apr 2021
It is a experience .... never miss the opportunity to visit this place and climb up to the top to admire the cave
Written November 10, 2021
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Krishna
Singapore, Singapore3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
I travel many of the Murugan temple all over the world. But really this temple make me a special experience that attracts each & everythings awesome
The Giant Lord Murugan is a fantastic Statue, I really say heartily Thanks to the Malaysian Government for maintaining this temple & Murugan statue in an excellent manner..
Even inside the temple had a deep fulfilment in the heart & feels like a heaven , Those who are spritually linked. i personally recommended to visit this temple to get the blessings of Lord Murugan, also a excellent breathing feel may occurs inside the cave
I would like to visit again to this temple as soon as possible.
The Giant Lord Murugan is a fantastic Statue, I really say heartily Thanks to the Malaysian Government for maintaining this temple & Murugan statue in an excellent manner..
Even inside the temple had a deep fulfilment in the heart & feels like a heaven , Those who are spritually linked. i personally recommended to visit this temple to get the blessings of Lord Murugan, also a excellent breathing feel may occurs inside the cave
I would like to visit again to this temple as soon as possible.
Written June 17, 2019
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Harrison F. Carter
Auckland, New Zealand12,832 contributions
Aug 2019 • Couples
The scale of the statue is incredible... It makes you smile, it is so gigantic. A wonderful thing to see...
Written August 20, 2019
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Termehbrd
Tehran, Iran98 contributions
Jun 2019
if u are in malaysia Must go to BAtucaves. very Important for Thamil, Indian malaysiam who lives in malaysia, around 270 stairs that can go up and is like Little india by henna, indian jewellery which its more expensive and all the flowers and shops
Written August 19, 2019
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Nornia
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia27 contributions
Oct 2018
It's a huge statue and if you are a fan of bombastic things, this one should not disappoint you. It does, however, steal away the attention from the majestic caves and the staircase leading to them a bit.
Written August 15, 2019
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