India is really proud to state that the World’s Richest Hindu temple is in Kerala, a small state in south India. Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has become the richest temple and religious center in the World when a hidden treasure worth billions of dollars was discovered in this south Indian temple few weeks back. The value of the treasure that was found inside the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was estimated to be around US$26.76 billion. The treasure and valuable that was discovered are assumed to have been in the temple for hundreds of years.
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South Indian states are generally viewed as culturally and spiritually strong  and is home to  a large number of spiritual and religious places. One of the main attractions of the south Indian states is the presence of some ancient Temples well known for its festivals and its architectural form.  These Temples are from different era with unique architectural styles and different mode of celebrations. Here I would like to list the top 5 temples in south Indian that are worth visiting and which are among the top spiritual destinations of India.
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Suddenly it was there in my inbox.

Subject: Never Forgive a Traitor!

“Who sent this to me?”

It was a forwarded message from my friend Dick.

Now Dick’s not an activist.  He’s a helicopter engineer . . .  and a cancer survivor.

What could have possibly irritated him that much?

The letter started like this:
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India is blessed with a unique culture and heritage, which is dated back to thousands of years. The architecture of India is well known all over the world and is blended with its ancient culture and tradition. Here I would like to list 10 of the most amazing temples in south India, if not in that order. There might be many other beautiful Temples which might miss the list, but I have picked the top 10 that I have visited.