From Architecture to Aarti: India’s 5 Most Breathtaking Temples

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Brihadeeswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu

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Somnath Temple, Gujarat

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Meenakshi Temple, Madurai

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Kedarnath Temple, Uttarakhand

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Akshardham Temple, Delhi

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