Batu Caves in Malaysia catch the eye with millennial beauty

In Southwest Asia, just outside the metropolis of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, is one of the most fantastic and famous cave ensembles in the world known as the Batu Caves. This curious geological formation is very rich in limestone, with stones of approximately 400 million years (!). There are three main caves that make up this natural complex, plus many smaller ones.

The whole site is very sacred to Hindus, as they have been used for religious celebrations for hundreds of years. Even upon entering the main cave of the complex, known as Cathedral Cave, there is an imposing golden statue over 40 meters from the Hindu god Murugan, god of war and victory - which also attracts numerous worshipers annually.

Among the caves of the Batu Caves region, there are indigenous tribes that shelter in the place, specific places for tourists to visit and other regions still unexplored. Every year, Hindus celebrate the Thaipusam Festival in the caves (gathering more than 800, 000 people in the surrounding area), where many wear painfully bales to honor the gods.

Without a doubt, the Cathedral Cave is the best known point of the geological complex. The "ceiling" is 100 meters from the floor and the sculptures inside draw attention to the minute details and the time they are there. See some photos of this unique place below: