♥...Happy Thaipusam 2011 & some pics from Batu Caves, Malaysia...♥

Hi friends, good day to all!!

First of all, lemme thank all of you for your loveliest birthday wishes to my Hubby! Hope every wishes and blessings come true for him and us!!!

Sorry, am not posting any food today...

This year Thaipusam falls on 20th January..ie tomorrow! Thaipusam is a Hindu festival celebrated mostly by the Tamil community on the full moon in the Tamil month of Thai (January/February). Lord Muruga is the main deity of Thaipusam.

Celebrated nationwide in Malaysia, government declared Public Holiday for some states here, and Selangor is one of them!

In Batu Caves, Penang and Ipoh, Thaipusam is celebrated in the grandest manner starting off with chariot processions a day before. Devotees will perform their spiritual offerings to Lord Muruga by carrying kavadis and milk pots after 48 days of fasting and prayers on Thaipusam.

The number of devotees and visitors thronging these famous temples during Thaipusam is unbelievable! Don't be surprised if you get lost...hehe! The crowd is not made up by Malaysians alone, but also tourists. They'll never wanna miss this auspicious day...sweets!

It's been years since we went to Batu Caves for Thaipusam. The crowd is sometimes so unbearable especially if you are with kids. We always go there during normal days. Even at that day, many tourists will be around. The place is just so happening!

Batu Caves has 272 steep steps! We loved the 42.7 metres statue of Lord Muruga (World's Tallest Lord Muruga Statue) and 15 metres high Jai Hanuman statue!

My biggest ever fear in Batu Caves are those macaque monkeys! Goshhhh...I dare not carry any food bags in my hand! There was one time, I was so afraid that I threw my mineral water bottle at a monkey!!! My Hubby had a difficult job chasing the monkey away, it didn't wanna budge at all...hahaha.

Alright, here are some pics taken during our recent visit to Batu Caves on a normal working day. Pics from my Lumix, too bad we didn't carry along our Canon dslr.

Enjoy...Happy Thaipusam!!! doa

Comments

  1. vJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Never been to Malaysia, never seen such close up shots too. Beautiful.

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  2. ♥♥♥♥ dilaBanGi ♥♥♥♥January 19, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    hi love..
    beautiful shoot. selamat menyambut Thaipusam......

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  3. Pavithra ElangovanJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Wow awesome pictures and i really miss Malaysia after coming from singapore :)

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  4. TieJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Wow! Nice pictures!

    I'm afraid of monkeys too, especially the cheeky ones.
    Looking at the forever steps, I could loose a few kilos climbing them ( if I managed to reach the top).

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  5. MasJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    slmt menyambut thaipusam love...cantik gambar2 tu....

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  6. PremaJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Awesome pics dear! Waiting to see kavadi 2morrow here...Like ur post.

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  7. Hamaree RasoiJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Hi Love

    Great Pics. Hanumanji looks so Great. Glad to know that you had a nice time.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  8. kitchen queenJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    lovely pics we too visited the Batu caves and had tough time climbing the stairs with all the monkeys around but we worshipped the Gods inside the cave and had a wonderful time.The statues of both Lord Muruga and Lord Hanuman are really amazing with such a big height.

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  9. kitchen flavoursJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:59 PM

    Happy Thaipusam! May your family be blessed with good health, love and happiness!
    The spice mart is Citra Spice Mart in Brickfields. I have actually sent an email to you a couple of weeks ago to let you know, as I've thought that you would want to know too! Did you receive the message? I sent to your gmail add. You can check out more details from their website www.citras.com.my . Have fun shopping!

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  10. MaDiHaA a.k.a RatnaJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    On the way balik kampong..(Pahang/Trengganu) kami memang lalu tepi Batu Caves ni.. selalu tengok statue tu dari jauh je.. tapi statue hanuman tu tak pernah nampak pulak..

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  11. PushpaJanuary 19, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Wow!! Such a beautiful temple,thanks for sharing.

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  12. Aruna ManikandanJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:06 PM

    Happy Thaipusam...
    lovely pictures dear :)

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  13. Sue @ NenieJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Hai Love..Selamat menyambut Thaipusam.....

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  14. hazilaJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Happy Thaipusam for you & your family.

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  15. UnknownJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:51 PM

    Hi dear, Happy Thaipusam to u n your family:)

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  16. AyuJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    very nice pictures love,
    happy Thaipusam!!..

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  17. Priya SureshJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    Great clicks, Happy thaipusam..

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  18. Priya SreeramJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    Simply superb clicks and thanks for sharing them !

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  19. nOOrshaJanuary 19, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    happy taipusam sis...i suketengok burung yg byk tu...kalo i ade sure kene kejar je burung tu...hahaha

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  20. Jayanthy KumaranJanuary 19, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    wonderful clicks...Happy Thaipusam to you too da..:)

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  21. iedaJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    waa what a nice pic dear ..
    eppy thaipusam for u :)
    sorry dah lama x ke sini .. duk sebuk sana dan sini lah dikk huhuhu

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  22. UmaJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:56 PM

    the clicks are so beautiful... ur kids are so precious :)

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  23. shazJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:49 PM

    Best wishes for Thaipusam dear. Gosh, your kids are so absolutely gorgeous! I haven't been to Batu Caves in a very long time, are the statues new? Or maybe I just don't remember because I am so old now, he he. Enjoy the holiday.

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  24. zarinJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    happy thaipusam to you and family
    your kids are soo chomel

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  25. divyaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    Wow!!wonderful clicks...Happy Thaipusam to you too dear. Such a beautiful temple,thanks for sharing.

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  26. DGJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    I've been there once. Great temple and pictures you taken!
    happy Thaipusam to you and your family.

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  27. MamasyaJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Happy Thaipusam love

    Pernah sekali ke Bt Caves masa tu kecik lagi..djh 1 dgn my parent...dah sampai pintu gua, nangis2 takut nak masuk gua...ingat sampai skrg..nostalgia tul.
    happy belated birthday buat yr husben.

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  28. Mama Hawa/Mama NaniJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:40 PM

    Hi love...
    Nice pictures from the batu Caves!!!
    Happy Thaipusam ;)

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  29. SujiJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    Lovely pictures and your prince and princess looks cute...:-)

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  30. Suja ManojJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Great pics dear,beautiful,thanks for sharing.

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  31. Madhura ManojJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Beautiful clicks... Happy Thaipusam.

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  32. PeteJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:38 AM

    Passed by Batu Caves this morning, real heavy traffic, caught for 1 hours but managed to catch a view of devotees climbing up the stairs! Happy Thaipusam!

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  33. kavisJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:44 AM

    Truly mesmerizing Pics Sis.I really miss Thaipusam:((.Maybe If can I'll be there for next year Thaipusam.Happy Thaipusam 2011 to u Sis.

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  34. hamaarethoughts.comJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:17 AM

    Wow..mesmerizing !!!look at those lovely pics..Gr8...
    a dream come true! a lovely place!!

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  35. fimereJanuary 20, 2011 at 5:16 AM

    bonne fête à toi et à ta famille
    très belles photos
    bonne soirée

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  36. Mira MarlenaJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Dear Sis Love,
    I wish you a very Happy Thaipusam 2011.
    That Hanuman God looks really new and those pictures are so lovely.

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  37. Deliah's DeliJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    hi <3..happy thaipusam! :)

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  38. TopsyTurvyMumJanuary 20, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Hi LOve!

    Lovely Pics and have a nice holiday:)

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  39. kak ina kl January 20, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    hai love...selamat menyambut thaipusam...

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  40. ManPreet KaurJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    awsam snap dear......all r 2 good

    Keep Visiting My Blog Thanx...
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  41. ElizaJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Happy Thaipusam to Love and family. Gosh..it took me not less than 30min to get one place in cyberspace.. my berokben worsen nowadays, Love.

    Have a great weekend ahead dearie..

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  42. ernieJanuary 20, 2011 at 7:43 PM

    wow! nice pictures

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  43. Nadz NazharzanJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Hai Love...
    Happy Thaipusam.. So cute your little girl..

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  44. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    How wonderful are these pictures!!1! thanks do much for sharing Malaysia is certainly on the cards for travel destinations for me -- a couple of years :)

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  45. NishaJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    Very beautiful pics , would love to visit malaysia sometime :)

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  46. NadjiJanuary 21, 2011 at 5:45 AM

    De très belles photos, représentatives d'une culture que nous ne connaissons pas encore beaucoup par ici.
    Bonne Thaipusam à vous tous.
    See soon.

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  47. Panchpakwan`January 21, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Beautiful clicks..Happy thaipusam

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  48. KrishnaveniJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    superb pictures, happy thaipusam

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  49. ZoeJanuary 21, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Happy Thaipusam. Nice photos. The statue is very majestic.

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  50. indahhouseJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:53 AM

    Hi sis Love,
    Nice pictures. Macam ni rupanya dalam kuil batu caves tu... Gulp, 272 steps. dari luar saya tgok memang tinggi. :D Teringat aritu pernah tersesat kat area batu caves, masuk situ buat U turn dan tanya jalan. Jalan kat area bt caves kan pening skit. nak pergi jalan dolomite masa tu. They are so nice, kalu tak berpusing2 la kami.. hehe...

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  51. RaksJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Thanks so much for sharing the pics first of all,never been to this temple/malaysia so far though I am very near :P Kids are looking super cute :)

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  52. NamithaJanuary 22, 2011 at 2:23 AM

    Kidoos look so cute as ever :-) Lovely pics..have heard a lot about Batu caves :D

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  53. fara deanJanuary 22, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Hi Love..
    happy holidays!
    still holidays ke?? haaaa..ni mesti husband dh balik ni :X..hihi
    Love, nak minta izin pinjam resepi chicken manchurian tu ye..
    thank u..
    love u..muahhh!! :))

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  54. anitsJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:44 PM

    hi Love..wow rishi n ashiqa enjoyed nampak...tey r so cute..i went to penang...thaipusam na kondattam thane....kundrathile kumaraneke kondattam...;) heheh

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  55. ijanJanuary 27, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Hi Dear,
    Happy Thaipusam day... Rishie and Ashika look so adorable..as they always do :)

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  56. Nikhileswari.sFebruary 2, 2012 at 5:06 PM

    a wonderful post on thaipoosam, happy advanced thaipoosam, abd await to see the pictures for this years celebration

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