Lord Murugan at the Batu Caves

The 42.7-meter-tall golden statue of the Hindu god Lord Murugan stands guard at the entrance to the famous Batu Caves, just north of Kuala Lumpur. Visitors climb the colorful staircase with 272 steps to reach the impressive limestone caves, one of the most important Hindu pilgrimage sites outside India. The limestone cliffs, estimated to be up to 400 million years old, create a spectacular natural backdrop.