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Kapaleeswarar Temple

Kailasa Temple, Ellora Caves

Shiva and Parvati

A Hindu temple in Atlanta

Brihadishvara Temple

Shikhara (spire)

Colorful gopurams

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Also Known As	alaya • mandir • gudi • kovil • devasthanam • koyil

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Kapaleeswarar Temple

Kailasa Temple, Ellora Caves

Shiva and Parvati

A Hindu temple in Atlanta

Brihadishvara Temple

Shikhara (spire)

Colorful gopurams

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