5 Memorial Spots Of South India

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Aparna Singh

From Cellular Jail to French War Memorial, here are five memorial spots you can explore in South India.

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Gandhi Memorial Museum, Tamil Nadu

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Cellular Jail, Port Blair

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French War Memorial, Tamil Nadu

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Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam Memorial, Tamil Nadu

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Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Tamil Nadu

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