2019 Thaipusam Celebration Highlights (Videos)

This video clip from Star TV predicted a devotee and tourist number of 1.6 million for the 233rd annual Thaipusam festival in January 2019 when it first sported a new vibrant look. 

Batu Caves Car Park

Parking is available within the temple compound.

It's  spacious enough to accommodate hundreds of vehicles, including tour buses.

The open air parking service operates from 7 am to 7 pm. 

Batu Caves Steps : A Climbing Guide

An important part of visiting  Batu Caves is climbing the steps to the Cave Temple.

As you may be well aware there are 272 steps leaving up to the Cave Temple, Lord Muruga's abode.

From a distance, the steps seem to be inviting  and manageable. But that's not really so. Climbing the steps could be quite a physically challenging affair.

Batu Caves Abishegam Times and Prayer Time Table

Abishegam is the ritual showering or bathing of consecrated deties.

In Sanskrit, abhishegam or abisshek  means sprinkiling or wetting.

Abhishegam is form of offering or service to a deity.

Batu Caves Dress Code : What to Wear for Males and Females

Batu Caves Dress Code

Although Batu Caves is a tourist attraction, it should also be regarded as a visit to one of the holiest Hindu shrines not only in Malaysia but also the world.

As such the 'proper dress code associated with visiting a temple should be followed

Chief among which is the dress code for females.

Thaipusam Festival in Batu Caves

Thaipusam was first celebrated in Batu Caves in 1892. Since then it has been a mainstay during every Thai month or Thai Masam. The auspicious Thai month (Thai Masam) is the 10th month in the Tamil Calendar.

Thaipusam falls on the full moon day of the Thai month which is usually between January 14 and February 15, also known as the Poosam Star (natchatiram) day.

 On this day, Lord Muruga devotees carry kavadis during Thaipusam.

How to Get to Batu Caves

Driving
Batu Caves is about 13 Kilometers north of Kuala Lumpur.

However, you don't have to come to Batu Caves via Kuala Lumpur, especially if you're coming from the North  (Perak, Kedah etc) or East (Pahang, Terengganu etc).

There are highways connecting to Batu Caves, bypassing the Kuala Lumpur city centre.

Use the Map below as a guide.