Love Sarees? 6 Cities In India That Are Known For Their Sarees

India Is The Land Of Sarees

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1. Kanchipuram

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2. Mysore

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3. Chanderi

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4. Banaras

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5. Sambalpur

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6. Paithan

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Which of these saree-famous cities in India are you planning to visit?

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