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Anthony Mehta
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    If you’re leaning toward the maritime side, the old Dutch fort ruins on Kurusadai are a quick walk through 17th century trade routes. On the other hand, Rameswaram’s Ramanathaswamy Temple, with its 22,000 pillar hall, offers a deeper dive into mythic lore and temple architecture. Which angle salt making heritage or temple pilgrimage draws you more?

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