Guarded by a monumental statue of the Hindu deity Lord Murugan, the Batu Caves are a Malaysian national treasure and one of the biggest attractions in the entire country. Not only that, it’s also a hugely important religious landmark for the Hindu faith. The limestone caves are home to vividly coloured temples adorned with mythical scenes standing below countless bats fluttering amongst the monstrous stalactites and surrounded by groups of fearless little monkeys preying on tourists as they hike the rainbow-coloured stairway. Batu Caves is a beautiful symphony of nature’s wonders and the devotion of faith.   A Brief History The 400 million years old limestone caves were once inhabited…