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Event religious South Asia

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

490 CE

One of the holiest Hindu temples, dedicated to Shiva in…

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Hindu temple in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

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Landmark · South Asia

Kashi Vishwanath Temple

490 CE – still standing

One of the holiest Hindu temples, dedicated to Shiva in Varanasi

Standing in 490 CE

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