This is a shot of the giant golden statue of the Hindu deity situated at the entrance of Batu Caves. Standing at 141 ft tall, this statue is world's tallest statue of Lord Murugan that was unveiled in 2006. To give you an idea of scale, I would say an average sized person would be roughly about the size of the statue's foot!
We were passing by KL and it was an amazing sight to behold to see such a giant statue in all its glory. The setting was truly charming, quiet and serene. To reach the Temple caves which is on top of the stairs is a mean feat of endurance. You need average level of fitness, and a high tolerance to the extreme hot weather conditions to climb up the 272 exhausting steps. During my previous trip, I went all the way up to the top, feeling so out of breath. Coming down was even tougher, my knees turned all wobbly by the time I was back on flat land.
First Commenter - Mar
Impressive statue and pictures!! fantastic take on the theme.
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That's an amazing statue and you did a great job with the theme. Happy weekend.
ReplyDeleteGreat shot of a really great statue!
ReplyDeleteVery creative take on the theme.
I wish you a happy weekend.
Passing by on the flyover to get to Karak Highway, I always get awestruck by the statue. Can't miss it.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is amazing. Thanks for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteWhat an impressive statue! Great take on the theme.
ReplyDeleteYou know what? I have yet to witness this majestic statue from close distance. What a shame right? :p
ReplyDeletePerhaps I should join the Thaipusam next year. It is such a sight to behold, to be standing next to the tallest statue of Lord Murugan. :)
ReplyDeleteI wanna try to climb it. Hmmm...I thing I should have no problem...kua. :p
ReplyDeleteAnyway enjoy your weekend LR. :D One more week to CNY! Woooohooo! :)
ReplyDeleteWow it is huge!!!! I can imagine it being scary oso ....
ReplyDeleteI never went all the way to the top, good job to u lol! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a good weekend LR, am dropping ec now... ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, what an amazing statue! I'd love to see it in person. Excellent take on the theme; really enjoyed seeing these photos.
ReplyDeleteWow what an amazing statue. Great take on this week;s theme!
ReplyDeleteI visited the Batu Caves before the statue was built. To be honest, am not sure if I missed that much as I really loved how serene the caves felt -- once you passed the scary monkeys, that is! -- then.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very tall one!:)
ReplyDeleteI visited the Batu Caves in year 2000, that explains why I didn't see this statue.
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to imagine how huge it is... I think I have to visit it to see for myself.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your weekend, happy photo hunting!
ReplyDeleteThat's really big! I haven't had the opportunity to take a shot of that yet... someday maybe :P
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The last time I attempted a climb like that one, I had to come down the stairs on my butt! :-)) Nice approach to this tough theme!
ReplyDeleteWay above average!!
ReplyDeleteThat's incredible. I want to go see it and test myself on the steps. Slick way of working in the "average" part.
ReplyDeleteI like your take on the theme. As I visit all the blogs I am noticing that everyone has their own very creative slant on illustrating such a nebulous concept as "average". This one is truly inspiring and beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am going to put this on my list of places I really want to see before I die. Guess I'd better get busy and get there before I am too old to climb those stairs!
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Fantastic PH entry
ReplyDeleteGetting up and down those stairs would be no average feat - or is it feet? I really enjoyed your very above average take on this difficult theme.
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That's a magnificient golden statue.
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ReplyDeleteI have never been to Batu Caves before LR! :-P
ReplyDeleteHave u done yr CNY shopping yet dearie?
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ReplyDeletenot yetlah. OMG, with a few days to go, sure thing i need to get to the mall one of these days. we'll be travelling independently next month so we've been quite bz doing research on our trip.
not yet?? oh no CNY is coming up hohoho! :D
ReplyDeletewhere are u guys going btw? :)
Monica,
ReplyDeletewe'll be visiting Middle east, Europe and Russia and we'll be away for 3 1/2 weeks. i can hardly wait. :)
wow... just read ur last comment.. u'll be having a blast on ur great travel adventure! looking forward to hear all about it.. and photos!
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ReplyDeletewow Middle east, Europe and, Russia! i feel ya! yr excitement will definitely make me excited! Happy for u dearie!! ;)
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