The caves were amazing. The great hole in the ceiling with the light streaming in. Monkeys, the shrines, temples and rock formations. Fabulous.
Monkeys in the Batu Caves
Kuala Lumpur – Inside the Batu Cave.
Kuala Lumpur – The Batu Caves
Kuala Lumpur – the caves and weird tableaus – photos
To the side of the main Batu Caves there are other smaller caves. Outside were a water cascade and big effigy with a chariot. I should have known better. You had to pay to go in. But the locals assured me that it was very good and well worth a visit – so I paid.
Inside the caves, it was all gaily painted and there were various tableaus of what looked like Hindu fairy stories. It was a cross between religion and Disneyland. Not my cup of tea – but fascinating. I walked around and took some shots. I’m sure it meant something more if you knew the stories behind the scenes.
Temples in and around the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur – Photos
Kuala Lumpur – Monkeys at the Batu Caves – Photos
I do very much like the way Hindus encourage nature. The monkeys are welcome in the holiest areas. They are fed and respected. I like that. I think other religions could take note and give the same respect to living creatures. What a different world we would live in.
These monkeys are long-tailed macaques. They were delightful.
The Batu Caves Kuala Lumpur – Photos
