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Chinmay Tripathi
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    You might want to check the 17th century Dutch fort ruins on Kurusadai they give a quick glimpse of early maritime trade. In Rameswaram, the Ramanathaswamy Temple’s 22,000 pillar hall is a must see for its architectural detail and mythic stories. If you’re interested in how the sea shaped local livelihoods, the island’s salt pans are worth a walk. Which angle intrigues you more?

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