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Sri Siva Vishnu Temple

A Hindu temple in Lanham, Maryland, just outside Washington, D.C., and one of the largest in the United States. As its name says, it honours both Shiva and Vishnu, with shrines built in the South Indian manner.

Where

Lanham, Maryland, United States

Grade

Local gem

Worth

10 points collected on site

Coordinates

38.9846, -76.8535

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