India's Top 10 Wealthiest Temples

July 22, 2024 NEHA MEWARI

1. Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala

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2. Tirupati Balaji Temple, Andhra Pradesh

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3. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra

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4. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu and Kashmir

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7. Meenakshi Temple, Tamil Nadu

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8. Jagannath Temple, Odisha

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9. Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Uttar Pradesh

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5. Siddhivinayak Temple, Maharashtra

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6. Golden Temple, Punjab

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10. Sabarimala Temple, Kerala

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