7 Facts About The World’s First Om-Shaped Temple In Rajasthan

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Om Akaar Temple, Rajasthan

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Some Facts About This Temple

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1. First-Of-It-Kind

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2. Foundation Stone Laid In 1995

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3. Took 28 Years To Complete

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4. Spread Across 250 Acres

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5. Home To Many Shiva Idols

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6. Stands Strong On 2,000 Pillars

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7. Schools & Colleges Within Temple Premises

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