Malaysia · Cave sanctuary
Batu Caves
A limestone cave sanctuary near Kuala Lumpur associated with Murugan and the Thaipusam pilgrimage.
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Sacred places in Malaysia
Three starting points for a deeper relationship with place.
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Malaysia · Temple complex
Kek Lok Si
A large Buddhist temple complex on Penang whose halls and monuments reflect several strands of Asian Buddhist architecture.
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Malaysia · Mosque
Kapitan Keling Mosque
A George Town mosque associated with the Indian Muslim community and Penang’s history of maritime exchange.
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