Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur
Entrance to the Batu Caves
Entering the interior of the Cathedral Cave temple after staircase
Brahman priest at a small shrine in the temple cave
The Murugan Temple at the second level of the Batu Caves
The Kavadi (burden) is borne on the shoulders during Thaipusam
Kavadi carried up the steps of the Batu Caves on Thaipusam
Monumental statue of Hanuman
Entrance to the Ramayana Caves
Colorful lights and polychrome statuary at the entrance to the Ramayana Cave
The scale of the figures
Waking Kumbhakarna
The demons try to rouse Ravanas' brother, the giant Kumbhakarna, by hitting him with weapons and clubs and shouting in his ear
Tataka and her sons
Rama Killing Demon Tataka
The villain of the Ramayana
Rama and Sita victorious on their throne
Sugar cane stalks for sale at the Batu Caves
Roadside stalls with fresh flower garlands and milk for Hindu pujas at the Batu Caves
Rama breaks the bow
Purification rites before climbing the steps to the Batu Caves
Suyambu Lingum in the Ramayana Cave
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