5 Famous Vaishnava Pilgrim Places and Their Food Offerings

Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Sujata Singh

Take a look at five popular Vaishnava pilgrim places across India and their food offerings.

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Mathura-Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh

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Dwarka, Gujarat

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Puri, Odisha

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Udupi, Karnataka

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Guruvayur, Kerala

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