Batu Caves (பத்து மலை, Pathu malai) is a mogote with a series of limestone caves in Gombak, Selangor, Malaysia. It is located about 13 km north of the capital city of Kuala Lumpur. The cave complex contains many Hindu temples, the most popular of which is a shrine dedicated to Hindu god Murugan. It is the focal point of the Tamil festival of Thaipusam in Malaysia. The complex also hosts a 43 meters high Murugan statue, one of the largest Murugan statues in the world. The name for the cave complex is derived from the Batu Pahat River which flows nearby. The word batu is derived from Malay meaning ‘rock’.

Below is a selection of photos taken during a visit to the Batu Caves Temple on September 29 2016. Click on a small photo for a larger view, then select the next one with the cursor keys or the arrows on either side of the photo.