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Hindu devotees carries kavadi offering cage climb 272 steps to the Batu Caves temple near the giant statue of Lord Murugan during the Thaipusam festival in Batu Caves, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2006. The festival is rooted in Hindu legend and was brought from southern India by 19th century immigrants who came to the Malaysian peninsula to work in rubber estates and government offices. The ritual, banned in India, is celebrated in cities throughout Malaysia, as well as in Singapore and Sri Lanka.

Batu Caves and Suburbs Visit the spectacular Batu Caves - this massive limestone outcrop and its cavernous interior is home to Hindu deities and one will need to climb its 272 steps to fully appreciate the caves. On this tour you will also witness the art of fine pewter crafting, batik designing & pass a typical Malay house. A tour not to be missed! Drive through The Ambassador's row along Kuala Lumpur's historic Ampand Road, view Malaysian suburban homes as well as rural lifestyle enroute to the internationally renowned Royal Selangor Pewter factory where you will see the art of fine pewter crafting. Proceed to Gombak and see the art of Batik designing. On the way, you will pass by typical Malay house before coming to your last stop, the spectacular Batu Caves. This massive limestone outcrop and its cavernous interior is home to Hindu deities and one will need to climb its 272 steps to fully appreciate the caves.