Batu Cave- Malaysia

Wow! Batu Cave is a 150 yr old Hindu temple just outside of Kuala Lumpur and absolutely stunning. It was built by a private individual to honor the Hindu God of Morgan. The story is lovely. Morgan is the Hindu God of war and his brother is the God of Wisdom. One day the two brothers both wanted the same juicy mango. To settle the dispute, their father told them that whichever son circled the world seven times and returned home first would have the mango as their reward. Given their unearthly powers, Morgan mounted a flying peacock and set off to fly around the world seven times; certain the mango was his. His brother, Ganesh, however, simply walked around his parents seven times declaring them “His World”. Ganesh enjoyed the mango. Morgan was upset and retreated to the hills. Thus the steep stairs assenting to the hills and heavens beyond and to the beauty of a cave.

With a blessing to start at the vibrant temple at ground level, we assented 272 stairs to be surrounded by beauty and serenity and more blessings. All were welcome. All were blessed.

Many pictures as the feeling was overwhelming. Some from physical exhaustion and knowing I would not return; and some just from amazement. And of course the monkeys. The man carrying the cans of soda pop up the stairs; I believe may also be a god. He had to have superpowers, indeed.Read more