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Malaysia 101: The Majestic Batu Caves: History, Celebrations and the Giant Lord Murugan Statue

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In the 1950s, was already a significant site for the community in , with the annual festival being celebrated since the late 19th century. The caves, with their stunning natural limestone formations, had been a place of worship and pilgrimage for decades. During this time, the area surrounding Batu Caves began to develop, although it was not as built up as it is today. The iconic Murugan statue that now stands at the entrance had not yet been constructed; it would become a later addition that further solidified the caves’ status as a religious landmark. Image source: Astro Ulagam

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Religion 101: Divine Hindu Deities and Their Powerful Symbolism

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One of the main of Nadu, Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, is the son of Shiva and Parvati and is associated with war and victory. Murugan’s is rich and varied, often depicted with six heads to see in all directions and twelve hands, riding a peacock, his vahana. He carries the Vel, a spear given by his mother, symbolizing his role as a divine warrior. Image source: iStock Photo

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Religion 101: The Battle Of The Ancient Rama Temple in Ayodhya

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The Rama in holds immense religious and historical significance for millions of Hindus around the world. The temple is believed to be the birthplace of Lord Rama, a revered in . However, the of the Rama Temple has been marred by legal disputes and controversies that have spanned several decades. Image source: vatra voda on Unsplash

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Religion 101: Mahatma Gandhi’s Favourite, Powerful Ram Dhun Bhajan

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I still remember that I was still in primary school when Richard Attenborough’s movie was shown in the local cinemas but we did not have the chance to watch it in the local cinemas. It is also well that the Mahatma is a firm believer in Lord Rama to the point, that his last words after he was shot dead were alleged to be “Hey Ram”. Image Source: dailyoffice.com.

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Health 101: Understanding Ancient Ayurvedic’s 3 Main Doshas

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It is not limited to just the of , the key point of everything in this life is to have a good balance in everything we do, say and eat and we have seen this from our lifestyles, and even how we manage ourselves. This is not something new and in different aspect of , balance Image source: Taste For Life.

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Advertisement 101: Ridiculous 1Malaysia Deepavali Ad

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(Despite the years, this is still the best advertisement ever! It was funny, direct to the point and made us think for a second on the meaning of Deepavali. We will miss Yasmin Ahmad for her talents & creativity)

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Religion 101: Nasty Cow Head & Missing Racial Harmony

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(When I first saw the image of a dead cow head as part of a religious protest on the net, my initial thoughts was ‘Oh , don’t tell me that this happened in – what these jokers are trying to prove?”. Image source: www.malaysiakini.com)

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Religion 101: Thaipusam Scary Trip to Batu Caves 2009 Part 1

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( – best visited on any day except on . Less crowd and easy parking but a big miss on interesting kavadis. Image source: http://www.malaysiasite.nl)

It is has been a long weekend for me. We managed to get some outstanding things done during the but it comes at a price – aching and foot pain. It gets worse once I reached the office, only to find urgent things to be done in the next 2 days and a meeting scheduled at night in KL.

Certainly, this is not the way to start the week.

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Indian Weddings 101: A Big Milestone: My Brother’s Grand Engagement Ceremony Part 2

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In engagements and weddings, one important tradition is the giving of dowries. These are gifts from the bride’s to the groom’s, and they often include a variety of items such as sweets, snacks, and decorative accessories. These dowries are not just about the items themselves but also represent good wishes and blessings for the newlyweds’ future together. They are a way to honor the heritage and bring families closer on this special occasion.

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