About Our Temple
In the 1980s, Mr. Thamboosamy Pillai was a prominent leader and entrepreneur of the Indian community in Malaya. He was the founder of the Sri Maha Mariamman Temple in Kuala Lumpur. His father, Mr. Kayarohanam Pillai, had a dream in which Goddess Parvati instructed him to build a temple for his son, Skandan. He, along with other key Indian community leaders led by Mr. Kayarohanam, formed an association. In 1888, while searching for a suitable location to build a temple for Lord Murugan, they discovered the cave at the current site of the Batu Caves temple. The cave and hill were later cleansed and the Batu Caves Murugan Temple was established on top of the hill in honor of Lord Kumaran. In the early days, the temple began with the installation of a Vel (spear) and was known as the Subramaniar Temple. Since then, Batu Caves has transformed into a holy site for Hindus and a major center for Murugan worship. Currently, under the leadership of Tan Sri Dato’ Nadarajah, the temple has seen various advancements and is functioning excellently. The current statue of Lord Murugan standing 140 feet tall is one of the most renowned and tallest Murugan statues in the world. Spanning across countries and religions, it has become a significant tourist destination. It would not be an exaggeration to say that it has become a symbol of identity for the Tamil community in Malaysia.
| Moorthigal | |
|---|---|
| Moorthigal | Murugan (Kaumaram) |
| Other Moorthigal |
Shivan Amman Vinayagar |
| Temple Information | |
|---|---|
| Temple Category | Trustee Temple |
| Registration of Temple | Registered |
| rosnumber | NIL |
| Established Year | 1888 |
| Land Ownership Status | Owned by the temple |
| Name of Land owner | Sri Maha Mariamman Temple Devasthanam |
| Area of Temple | 2 Acre |
| Temple constitution | Yes |
| Capacity | 2000 People |
| Temple Representative | Mr. Sethu Pathy Cumarasany (012-2909257) |
| Number of employees |
1.Archagar -18 2.Clerk -9 3.Melam Nadhaswaram -4 4. Guard -2 5. General worker -12 |
| Management Committee Members | |
|---|---|
| foundername | Mr. Thamboosamy Pillay |
| Chairman | Tan Sri Datuk Nadarajah A/L Ratnam |
| Secretary | Mr. Sethu Pathy A/L M.A. Cumarasamy |
| Treasurer | Datuk Alagan @ Alake A/L Periasamy |
| Trustee Name | N/A |
| Operating Hours | |
|---|---|
| Morning Opening | 05:00 AM |
| Morning Closing | 10:30 AM |
| Evening Opening | 05:30 PM |
| Evening Closing | 10:30 PM |
The main specialty of the Batu Caves Murugan Temple lies in its unique hill location. It is situated in a naturally beautiful area surrounded by cool limestone cliffs, which is a distinctive feature. With 272 steps and the majestic 140-foot-tall statue of Lord Murugan, the temple presents a grand appearance. The Thaipusam festival celebrated here is one of the most spectacular in the world. Around 300,000 devotees from various countries participate to receive Lord Murugan’s divine blessings. Thousands of devotees undertake pilgrimages to Batu Caves from various parts of Malaysia, carrying kavadis and paal kudams (milk pots) as offerings.
| Special Celebration & Poojas | |
|---|---|
| Special Celebration | Thai Poosam |
| Special Pooja/Celebration |
1.Vaikunda Ekadasi 2.Pangguni Uthiram 3.Sri Krishna Jeyanthi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple (Batu Caves Murugan Temple) located?
Jalan Batu Caves, Batu Caves , 68100, Selangor
What are the temple opening hours?
Morning:
05:00 AM
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10:30 AM
Evening:
05:30 PM
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10:30 PM
Who is the main deity of this temple?
Murugan (Kaumaram)
What festivals are celebrated in this temple?
Thai Poosam
