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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: Understanding the 10 Types of Sins in Hindu Philosophy

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In , the concept of , known as “paap,” plays a significant role in shaping one’s moral and conduct. According to the Smritis, there are ten types of sins categorized into three groups. Image source: Merchant Circle

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Religion 101: Daily Mantras, The Powerful Morning Prayers

(They say that we remember better if we put things down in writing and repeat it on a daily basis in form of a mantra)

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(One in the morning before leaving the house. Image source: http://www.britannica.com)

Bung Mokhtar may be stirred up a hornet’s nest with this but frankly speaking, there is some truth with what he has said. But let’s not muddle the matter even more – we can find idiots on both sides of the gender groups.

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