A Walk to Batu Caves

Our first activity in Malaysia is a half-day trip to Batu Caves. This sacred destination is located in Selangor, approximately 20-minute ride from Kuala Lumpur. 

Armed with my day trip essentials, we went to Batu Caves via taxi from KLCC (Kuala Lumpur Convention Center). Along the highway of Selangor, I could see the biggest Hindu deity statue I've ever seen in my entire life. It was striking in gold, and yes it's awesome!

A Light of a Father's Smile

A loving smile of a father after her child went into Mundan rite in Malaysia. A Mundan or Chadakarana ceremony is an important rite of passage of Hindu communities for babies or children. Mundan is believed to give a child a good and long life. The Mundan ceremony is the child's first hair cut. It's meant to cleans their body and soul, relieves pain from teething, protects child from the evil, etc.

A sort of cream or paste on the child's shaved head is a mixture turmeric and sandalwood. It is believed to cool the head and helps nicks and cuts heal. 

Batu Caves

Batu Caves is a stunning tourist destination in Malaysia. The highlight of the visit is climbing the 272 steps leading up to the temple. Batu caves consists of three big caves, with the main cave housing ornate Hindu shrines.