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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 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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Paranormal 101: Powerful Jinns in Ancient Lore and Modern Sightings

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A screenshot from the 2014 American action-horror-thriller, that delves into the mythological concept of jinn, creatures made of smokeless fire, as per traditional lore. The film follows Shawn, who, after receiving a cryptic message and a mysterious VHS tape, discovers his family is cursed by a jinn seeking vengeance. With the help of a duo named Gabriel and Father Westhoff, and a shackled mental patient, Shawn confronts the ancient evil to protect his family and uncover truths beyond the visible world. Image source: IMDB

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Health 101: Powerful Kriya Yoga: A Quick Introduction

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Kriya is a form of that involves internal action, discipline, trust and the mechanics of -making. It is based on the science of breath and aims to help seekers attain constant communion with the . Image source: Patrick Hendry on Unsplash

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Religion 101: Understanding the 10 Types of Sins in Hindu Philosophy

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In philosophy, 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: 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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Malaysia 101: Happy Independence Celebrations & State of Our Beloved Country

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The country had just celebrated its 65th year of and despite we had just made by sending an ex-Prime Minister to prison and we have many other court cases ongoing, the question is have we as a nation become a model nation as our founding fathers had dreamed back in 1957 when we got our independence from the British? Image source: Wikipedia

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History 101: The Famous Babylon, Most Hated City In The Bible?

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I would highly recommend my current read, The Cities That Built The Bible by Robert R. Cargill who is an Assistant Professor of Classics and Religious Studies at the University of Iowa irrespective of whether you are a or not as it looks at the various cities such as that were mentioned in the Bible from an archaeological standpoint of view and how ancient rituals, wars and even Gods have somehow formed the contents and narration of the Bible. Image source: Perlego

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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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Religion 101: Ancient Story Of Ramayana & Powerful Influence in ASEAN Countries

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It is said that the events mentioned in are about 7,000 years old and with the spread of and Buddhism from saw the story of Ramayana retold in many cultures including the Malays who used it as a core story in shadow plays (wayang kulit) until the short-sighted decided that it is unIslamic and banned the story-telling. Image source: Wikipedia

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Malaysia 101: How Realistic is the National Unity Blueprint 2021-2030?

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The image of NASA’s Perseverance rover touching down on Mars on Feb. 18, 2021 – its mission on Mars is astrobiology, including the search for signs of ancient microbial . The rover will characterize the planet’s geology and past climate, paving the way for human exploration of the Red Planet, and be the first mission to collect and cache Martian rock and regolith. Image source: NASA/JPL-Caltech

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Outbreak 2021: What We Can Learn From Recent Thaipusam Fiasco?

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What signifies Thaipusam celebrations in ? If you are in Klang Valley, it will be a trip to and climb up 272 steps all the way up to the caves with a kavadi. An image of Batu Caves in the 1950s. Image source: Astro Ulagam

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