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ASI Protected
Batu Caves Temple
Gombak, Selangor
19th Century CE
Limestone cave temple complex with a 42.7m golden Murugan statue. 272 steps lead to the main Cathedral Cave.
Source: Aitihasik heritage database. Use this as a field guide and verify sensitive historical claims before citation.
Details
- Dynasty
- Modern India
- Style
- Dravidian / Malaysian
- Primary Deity
- Murugan
- Languages
- Sanskrit
- Scripts
- Sanskrit
Historical Significance
42.7m tall Murugan statue. 272 colorful steps. Thaipusam festival
Architectural Features
42.7m Murugan statue272 stepsCathedral CaveDark Cave