Picture of the moment: Statue at Batu caves
Picture of the moment is a weekly series exhibiting pictures, through which I show you a bit of my world.
This is a statue of God Murugan at Batu caves in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Yes, I am in Kuala Lumpur right now but this photo is two years old. When I visited this place in 2009, I was awestruck by its gigantic size.
You can see the steep steps going to the caves.

The giant statue from the ground at Batu caves, Malaysia.

When I was coming down the steps of Batu caves, I suddenly saw this idol. And I had to take a photo of it. Believe me, I was pleasantly surprised. I had never seen a cow with a woman’s breasts ! Forgive me for my lack of knowledge of Hindu mythology.
Later, I wanted to learn about this idol and this is what I know now.
Goddess Kamadhenu, a divine goddess, is also known as Surabhi. Kamadhenu, the sacred cow, is an integral part of Hindu mythology and grants all wishes and …

A short photo quiz this time.
I saw them in a market in Kuala Lumpur & wondered what they were. On a closer look, I appreciated the idea.
Now, it’s your turn to tell me what you think these are. Comment section is where you can make your imagination or guesses. I might moderate the comments for this post.

Shoes ?
P.S.- Correct answer

Picture of the moment: Jalan Petaling
Picture of the moment is a weekly series exhibiting pictures from around the world.
When I turned to this street, I knew I had to click a photo of it to share with my people back home. The colorful houses in a row opposite the road were invitingly attractive. These houses are very old and each one of them has a story attached to it.

Jalan Petaling, China town in Kuala Lumpur.
I waited there at the crossing near the signboard. The traffic and the passersby were moving …

Picture of the moment: Chinese New Year.
Picture of the moment is a weekly series exhibiting pictures from around the world.
This whole week Malaysia is celebrating Chinese New Year. The shops are selling red & golden colored lanterns of different shapes and designs, decorative pieces and flowers.

A street in China town, Kuala Lumpur.
Tell me, aren’t they beautiful ?
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Warning: This is a colorful post.
Before I start writing about my recent trip of Philippines and Malaysia, I thought it better to recollect how was the year 2010 for me in terms of travel.
I think I will skip some of domestic travels since a few of them happened in a jiffy and I do not remember the details now. Also, I am not counting the local exploration of lesser known places of my town such as watching Flamingos at Sewri fort.

Flamingos enjoying their meals.
The year started with a …

In Malaysia, my way of trying a juice was to put my finger on a name and ask for it. I refused to see a dictionary for its meaning or ask somebody who knew English. I wanted to know them by taste.
At times it resulted in disastrous distasteful situations but I was also glad that I could pick up some names. Also, I paid attention when they pronounced the names.
I have tried each one of these and a few more which are not mentioned in this list. My favourite was …