Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur

Batu Caves situated about 10km from Kuala lumpur, Batu Caves is a limestone hill, believed to be around 400 million years ago, originally been use by local people as a transit shelter when they went out hunting from surrounding area. Founded in 1878 by American Naturalist William Hornaday.

Batu Caves is said to have been discovered by K.Thamboosamy Pillai, an Indian trader in the 1800, later in 1891 Pillai, install the Murti of Sri Subramania Swamy. Since 1892, the Thaipusam festival has been celebrated here. The cave is one of the most popular Hindu Shrines outside India, dedicated to Lord Muruga, its attract more than 1.5 million pilgrim during Thaipusam festival annually. (Late January/early February)