7 South Indian Temples That Are Unmissable Architectural Marvels

Southern India's Beauty!

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1. Saavira Kambada Basadi, Karnataka

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2. Veerbhadra Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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3. Ekambareswarar Temple, Tamil Nadu

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4. Vidyashankara Temple, Karnataka

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5. Airavateswara Temple, Tamil Nadu

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6. Sri Vadakkunnathan Temple, Kerala

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7. Kailasanathar Temple, Tamil Nadu

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