“Last year, we saw about 2.5 million visitors,” he said during a press conference held at Batu Caves management office. At the centre of the celebrations here is Sri Subramaniar Swamy Devasthanam cave temple, which is reached via 272 vibrant steps. “His son took over the task and found a suitable site in the main cave of Batu Caves. Letchumanan (right) with (from left) Thanesh, Darwin, Deevesh and Mahaletchumy visiting Batu Caves for the first time. Early devotionMany devotees have started fulfilling their vows to avoid the huge crowd expected at Batu Caves on Thaipusam day.

Source: The Star January 30, 2026 11:31 UTC