7 UNUSUAL TEMPLES IN INDIA DEDICATED TO ANIMALS

Plus BY: SHIVAM MISHRA JANUARY 08, 2025

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7 UNUSUAL TEMPLES IN INDIA DEDICATED TO ANIMALS

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Elephant Temple (Kerala)

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Rat Temple (Rajasthan)

5

Monkey Temple (Delhi)

4

Cow Temple (Tamil Nadu)

3

Thirunageswaram Temple (Tamilnadu)

2

Peacock Temple (Kerala)

1

Dog Temple (Chinnapatna)

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