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Statue at Batu caves

Nisha — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 04:30:34 +0000

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.

While coming down…. Do you see how small is that bus parked there?

Location: Batu caves, Kuala Lumpur.

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Goddess Kamadhenu

Nisha — Fri, 06 May 2011 19:12:33 +0000

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 desires to the true seeker. She is termed as the “cow of plenty”.

Goddess Kamadhenu at Batu caves, Kuala Lumpur.

In iconography, she is generally depicted as a white cow with a female head and female breasts or as a white cow containing various deities within her body. It has polychromatic wings like a tropical bird and a peacock’s tail. Her milk is streams over a Shiva linga, only to be channeled by the yoni to become a sacrificial oblation in the sacred fire.

Of course, all these would have some meaning I am ignorant and uninterested about.
All cows are venerated in Hinduism as the earthly embodiment of the Kamadhenu.
As such, Kamadhenu is not worshipped independently as a goddess and temples are not dedicated to her honor alone; rather, she is honored by the veneration of cows in general.

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Do you think these are shoes?

Nisha — Fri, 06 May 2011 05:13:09 +0000

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 will be published after a week on Friday, the 13th.

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Jalan Petaling

Nisha — Mon, 02 May 2011 17:55:17 +0000

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 continuously. Vehicles and people both were obstructing my view. A few minutes passed by.
It was a hot sunny day and probably it showed on my face too. One woman wearing a hat, was walking down on the pathway coming in my direction. Obviously I was busy watching the traffic and did not notice her.

She stood near me for a moment, smiled and said “I admire your patience”.

Lady, I do not know who you are or where you are but this one is for you.
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